Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-12

In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SZ-15 and the Olympus SZ-12, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

Olympus SZ-15 was introduced in June 2013 and Olympus SZ-12 was introduced in January 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SZ-15 over Olympus SZ-12.

This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SZ-12 over Olympus SZ-15.

We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

Screen

Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus SZ-12 have 3.0" Fixed screens with 460k dot resolution.

Olympus SZ-15 features a 16 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 100 - 3,200. Olympus SZ-12 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 20.7 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600.

Olympus SZ-15 can take pictures up to 4608 x 3456 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3648 x 2736, 2832 x 2832, 2592 x 1944, 1984 x 1488, 1920 x 1080, 1024 x 768 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus SZ-12 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480.

Image Stabilization

The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

Built-in GPS on Olympus SZ-15

Olympus SZ-15 has a built-in GPS (Global Positioning System) technology which allows you to automatically tag the location where you took your photos. You can later categorize, organize, and search for photos based on location. This is very useful for travel and outdoor photographers for documenting the locations where images were captured.
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Built-in Wi-Fi on Olympus SZ-15

Olympus SZ-15 has a built-in Wi-Fi which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Olympus SZ-15 has an HDMI and Olympus SZ-12 has a Type D HDMI connector for video signal output.

Battery

Olympus SZ-15 comes with SLB-10A battery pack and Olympus SZ-12 comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots.

External Storage Slots

Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus SZ-15, and up to 1/1700 sec on Olympus SZ-12. Olympus SZ-15 can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps. Olympus SZ-12 can shoot continuously up to 0.6 fps.

Flash

Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.50 m on Olympus SZ-15..

Olympus SZ-15 body has dimensions of 108 x 70 x 40 mm (4.25 x 2.76 x 1.57") and Olympus SZ-12 body has dimensions of 106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57"). Olympus SZ-15 weighs 250 g (0.55 lb / 8.82 oz) and Olympus SZ-12 weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz).

Olympus SZ-15

Olympus SZ-12

108 mm

70 mm

106 mm

69 mm