Olympus SZ-12
The Olympus SZ-12 is a 2012 compact digital camera with a 1/2.3" CCD sensor (approx. 14.0 MP), a 25-600 mm F3-6.9 lens, Dedicated Li-ion (LI-50B) power, and SD card storage.
Official image pending.
Used prices vary with condition and accessories. Japanese marketplaces are on the Japanese page.
About the Olympus SZ-12
The Olympus SZ-12 appeared in January 2012 as a travel compact with a long zoom. Its 24x optical lens covers 25-600 mm in 35mm terms and opens from F3 to F6.9, mounted in front of a 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor of 14 megapixels. The lens and body are built for daylight travel use.
The body measures 106 x 69 x 40 mm and weighs 226 g, with a 3-inch monitor. Power comes from the LI-50B lithium-ion battery, and recording is to SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. That reach suits travel and daylight photography where distant subjects matter. At full telephoto the aperture is small, so steady hands or ample light help keep images sharp.
Buying one used
Check the LI-50B battery for charge retention and verify that the 24x zoom runs smoothly to full telephoto. Confirm SD, SDHC or SDXC cards are read, and inspect the 3-inch monitor.
Overview
| Maker | Olympus |
|---|---|
| Model | SZ-12 |
| Released | January 2012 |
Imaging & lens
| Sensor | CCD 1/2.3" |
|---|---|
| Resolution | approx. 14.0 MP |
| Lens | 25-600 mm / F3-6.9 |
| Zoom | 24× optical |
| Monitor | 3" LCD |
Power & storage
| Power | Dedicated Li-ion (LI-50B) |
|---|---|
| Storage | SD card |
| Weight | 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) |