Olympus SZ-10 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.0 megapixels
28.00mm - 504.00mm (35mm eq.)

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1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
14.0 megapixels
25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Olympus SZ-12 Review.

Detailed specifications
Olympus SZ-10
Olympus SZ-12

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Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:
Successor:
General
Model Number:	SZ-10	SZ-12
Alternate Model Number(s):		SZ-14
Camera Format:	Mid-Sized	Mid-Sized
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$249.99	$199.99
Street Price:	$224.48	$127.85
Date Available:	2011-03-15	2012-03-15
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	7.6 oz (215 g)	7.6 oz (216 g)
Size:	4.2 x 2.6 x 1.5 in. (106 x 67 x 38 mm)	4.2 x 2.7 x 1.6 in. (107 x 69 x 40 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CCD	CCD
Sensor Manufacturer:
Effective Megapixels:	14.0	14.0
Sensor Format:	1/2.3 inch	1/2.3 inch
Sensor size:	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)	28.0735mm² (6.17mm x 4.55mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	1.44 microns	1.44 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	n/a	n/a
Aspect Ratio:	4:3, 16:9	4:3
Color Filter Type:
Anti Aliasing Filter:
Self-Cleaning:	No	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	Yes	Yes
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4288 x 3216 (13.8 MP, 4:3), 4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)	4288 x 3216 (13.8 MP, 4:3), 4288 x 2416 (10.4 MP, Other), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3)
Image File Format:	JPEG, .MPO	JPEG, .MPO
Continuous-mode frames/second:	0.9	0.9
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1280x720 (30/15) 640x480 (30/15) 320x240 (30/15)	1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p) 320x240 (30p)
Movie File Format:	MP4 (MPEG-4)	MP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:
HD Video Out:	Yes	Yes
HD Video Connection:	HDMI	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	n/a	n/a
Lens:	Olympus lens; 11 Lenses in 8 Groups, 1/2 Aspherical	Olympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 Aspherical
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 504mm	25 - 600mm
Focal Length (actual):	5 - 90mm	4.5 - 108mm
Zoom Ratio:	18.00x	24.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.1 (wide) / f/4.4 (tele) - ???	f/3.0 or 8.7 (wide) / f/6.9 or 20 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity	10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:	1 - 11 cm 0.4 - 4.3 in	3 cm to Infinity 1.2 in to Infinity
Filter Thread:	n/a	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	Up to 5x	Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	CCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking	CCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	No	No
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	LCD	LCD
Viewfinder Type:
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	No	No
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No	No
Selfie Screen:	No	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	10.0x
Top Deck Display:

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):
Minimum ISO (native):
ISO Settings:	Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600	Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1	Auto, Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, One-touch
Shutter Speed Range:	1/2000 - 4 sec	1/1700 - 4 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering	Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	No	No
Shutter Priority:	No	No
Full Manual Exposure:	No	No
Creative Exposure Modes:	Panorama, Magic Mode, 3D Mode, Scene Modes (1. PORTRAIT, 2. BEAUTY, 3. LANDSCAPE, 4. NIGHT SCENE. 5. NIGHT+PORTRAIT, 6. SPORT, 7. INDOOR, 8. CANDLE, 9. SELF PORTRAIT, 10. SUNSET, 11. FIREWORKS, 12. CUISINE, 13. DOCUMENTS, 14. BEACH & SNOW, 15. PET (CAT), 16. PET (DOG)); Magic Filter (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)	Scene Modes [Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog)], Magic Filters [Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water Color, Reflection, Miniature], In-Camera Panorama, PC Panorama, 3D Image Capture
Self Timer:	2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds	2, 12, Pet auto-shutter seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off	Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Fill-in, Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	n/a	n/a
Flash Range Description:	ISO 1000: Wide: 1.97ft (0.6m) - 23.3ft (7.1m); Tele: 5.25ft (1.6m) - 16.4ft (5.0m)	n/a
Max Flash Sync:
Flash Exposure Compensation:
External Flash Connection:	n/a	n/a
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	No	No
Uncompressed Format:
Movie File Format:	MP4 (MPEG-4)	MP4 (MPEG-4)
Included Memory:	59.0 MB	0.0 MB
Included Memory Type:	built-in memory
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	No
DPOF Compliant:	No	No
Remote Control:	No	Yes
Remote Control Type:		Optional wired
Connections (extended):	Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output), Mini HDMI Type-D	Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output), HDMI Type-D

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	0.9	0.9
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	19	18
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):
Shutter Lag (prefocused):
Shutter Lag (notes):
Startup Time:
Play -> Record Time:
Flash cycle time, full power:
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	220 shots	220 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LI-50B	Proprietary LI-50B
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	OLYMPUS [ib] and Olympus Viewer 2	OLYMPUS [ib] and Olympus Viewer 2
OS Compatibility:
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	Sensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters for Still and HD movies (includes Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish-eye, Soft Focus, Drawing, Watercolor, Sparkle and Punk), 720p HD videos, HDMI-CEC, 3D Mode, Eye-Fi card compatible, In-camera Panorama, Beauty mode, AF Tracking, Help Guide, Intelligent Auto, Shadow Adjustment. Available in black or silver.	Dual Image Stabilization, HD Video, Magic Art Filters, 3D Image Capture. Available in black, silver and red.