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Olympus SZ-20

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3.8
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User ratings:
35
4.2 out of 5
35 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
17 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
13
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3.4 out of 5
9 user ratings
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4 stars
66 %
3 stars
22 %
2 stars
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Pros

  • Battery life is good for 300 shots from a full charge
  • styling is more sophisticated and user-friendly
  • bright

Cons

  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • only stationary or slow-moving subjects appearing
  • ghosting / duplication of the subjects in some of the picture

Key specs

  • CMOS
  • 6.17x4.55 mm
  • 16 Mpx
  • 4608, 3456 px
  • 3
  • Face tracking, Spot Auto Focus
  • 3.0 in
  • no

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Olympus SZ-20 - Pros & Cons

Olympus SZ-20

Pros

  • Battery life is good for 300 shots from a full charge
  • styling is more sophisticated and user-friendly
  • bright
  • sharp and reasonably colour-accurate
  • solid and well-built
  • make it easy to shoot compelling lifestyle images
  • appealing camera that is capable of producing some very good images

Cons

  • doesn't have any connections for external microphones and headphones
  • only stationary or slow-moving subjects appearing
  • ghosting / duplication of the subjects in some of the picture
  • the camera does not feature manual controls
  • missing is a standard mains charger
  • some corner softening was also noticeable
  • optical zoom can be accessed when shooting video
  • no alternative viewfinder
  • detail softens slightly at ISO 800 and upwards
  • with auto white balance performance shifting slightly from shot to shot
  • spur-of-the moment shot

Olympus SZ-20 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
3 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
3200
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
16 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
4608 x 3456 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

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Olympus SZ-20 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCMOS
Sensor size0.24 in
Effective pixels16.0 Mpx
Max resolution4608 x 3456 px
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom12.5 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture3
Maximum aperture3
Focal length equiv24 - 300
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Face tracking
  • Spot Auto Focus
Image stabiliserOptical
Filter threadno
Folded opticsno
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Photography features
Shooting modesAuto
Camera shutter typeMechanical
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Histogramyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Cuisine
  • Documents
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night portrait
  • Party
  • Portrait
  • Self-portrait
  • Snow
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
3D supportyes
Manual settingsyes
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Voice recordingyes
Supported audio file formatsAAC
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Dimensions
Weight6.56 oz
Width4.03 in
Height2.52 in
Depth1.2 in
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Power
Power source type
  • AC
  • Battery
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Rechargeable batteryyes
Number of batteries supported1
AC adapter includedyes
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Other features
GPSno
Date imprintingyes
Album organizationyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
  • 3200
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum3200
Maximum image resolution4608 x 3456 px
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Fluorescent
  • Tungsten
Supported image file formatsJPEG
Photo effectsBlack&White
Image stabilizeryes
Supported aspect ratios
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size3.0 in
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots460000
Touch screenno
Viewfinder
Screen
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Videography features
Maximum resolution640 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Recording resolutions
  • 320 x 240
  • 640 x 480
  • 1280 x 720
  • 1920 x 1080
HD typeFull HD
Analog signal format system
  • NTSC
  • PAL
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Single image
  • Slide show
Max frame rate (highest resolution)30.0 fps
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Silver
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Storage
Internal storage59.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • Eye-Fi
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Storage types
  • SD
  • SDHC
  • SDXC
Camera file system
  • DCF 2.0
  • DPOF 1.1
  • Exif 2.2
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Connectivity
HDMIyes
HDMI ports quantity1
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
PictBridgeyes
NFCno
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)no
AV outputyes

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Olympus SZ-20 Olympus - Editorial Reviews (13)

3.4
Based on 13 reviews
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Pocket-lint
Published: 04.05.2011
Olympus SZ-20
3.5

The 16 megapixel, 12.5x optical SZ-20 is neither the most consistent nor best built travel zoom out there, but it is one of the most affordable with a

Olympus SZ-20 Olympus SZ-20 Review @ ePHOTOzine
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Photoxels
Published: 05.05.2011
Olympus SZ-20 Review @ ePHOTOzine

“The Olympus SZ-20 is an appealing camera that is capable of producing some very good images.” We’ve added another Olympus SZ-20 Review to our Reviews Matrix. ePHOTOzine has poste…

Olympus SZ-20 Olympus SZ-20
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Photo Review
Published: 17.02.2012
Olympus SZ-20
4.3

A high-resolution compact digicam with a 12.5x optical zoom lens, Full HD video recording and some useful multi-frame capture modes.This year, Olympus has created a new 'traveller' category in its super zoom camera range with three models that are more compact than the SP-series models and more competitive with similarly-featured cameras from other manufacturers. Announced on 10 March, the SZ-20 sits bang in the middle of this range and is designed to suit both travellers and family photographers.

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TechRadar
Published: 24.05.2011
Olympus SZ-20 review
3.0

We look under the hood of Olympus's latest super-zoom

Olympus SZ-20 Olympus SZ-20 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 10.08.2011
Olympus SZ-20 Review

Olympus SZ-20 review, find out how the SZ-20 stacks up against the competition in our real-world review with in-depth image quality comparisons.

Olympus SZ-20 Olympus SZ-20 Digital Camera Review
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ePHOTOzine
Olympus SZ-20 Digital Camera Review
4.0

Joshua Waller puts the Olympus SZ-20 to the test - it features a 12.5x optical zoom, Full HD video and 3D!

Olympus SZ-20 Olympus SZ-20 Review | Photography Blog
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photographyblog.com
Published: 19.05.2011
Olympus SZ-20 Review | Photography Blog
3.5

The new Olympus SZ-20 is a slim travel-zoom camera with a 12.5x, 24-300mm lens and a 16 BSI CMOS megapixel sensor. Other key features of the Olympus SZ-20 include a 3 inch screen, 1080p HD video and 9fps high-speed continuous shooting. Can the SZ-20 take on the travel zoom crowd? Read our in-depth Olympus SZ-20 review to find out...

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 27.05.2011
Olympus SZ-20
3.5

This budget super zoom compact packs in loads of features making for a great holiday snapper.

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Trusted Reviews
Published: 27.09.2011
Olympus SZ-20 Review
4.3

Olympus's SZ series is quickly growing a reputation for combining a large focal range with a compact and pocketable body. How does the latest addition shape up?

Olympus SZ-20 SZ-20 First shots: Olympus Compact Camera Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review
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SZ-20 First shots: Olympus Compact Camera Talk Forum: Digital Photography Review

Expert news, reviews and videos of the latest digital cameras, lenses, accessories, and phones. Get answers to your questions in our photography forums.

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Imaging Resource
Published: 10.08.2011
Olympus SZ-20 Review - Specifications

Olympus SZ-20 Review - SZ-20 Specifications

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TechRadar
Published: 24.05.2011
Olympus SZ-20 review
3.0

We look under the hood of Olympus's latest super-zoom

Olympus SZ-20 Olympus SZ-10 Review | Camera Decision
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Camera Decision
Published: 08.02.2011
Olympus SZ-10 Review | Camera Decision
1.8

Olympus SZ-10 is a 14.0MP Small Sensor Superzoom camera with a 1/2.3-inch sized CCD sensor and 28-504 mm F3.1-4.4 lens. Read our SZ-10 review to find its pros and cons.