Olympus SZ-12 vs Sony W570

In this article, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony W570, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the W570 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was announced 13 months after the W570 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the SZ-12 scores vs the W570 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Sony W570 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-12 comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has sizing of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-12 versus Sony W570 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-12 versus the W570.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-12 and W570 is 89 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out specs. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-12 and W570.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Sony W570 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ-12 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.