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Comparison of Olympus SZ-11 and Olympus SZ-20 [S]ave

Attribute
Olympus SZ-11 ×
Olympus SZ-20 ×
General
ModelOlympus SZ-11Olympus SZ-20
BrandOlympusOlympus
Manufacturer urlhttp://www.olympusamerica.com/http://www.olympusamerica.com/
Model numberSZ-11SZ-20
Camera formatMid-SizedMid-Sized
Tripod mount++
Length (mm)106102
Width (mm)4030
Height (mm)6964
Weight (g)226186
Waterproof--
Image Sensor
Sensor typeCCDCMOS
Effective megapixels (MP)1416
Sensor format1/2.3 inch-
Sensor area (mm²)28.07-
Sensor width (mm)6.17-
Sensor height (mm)4.55-
Approximate pixel pitch (micron)1.44-
Aspect ratio4:34:3
Self-cleaning--
Sensor shift image stabilization++
On-sensor phase detect--
Image Capture
Image resolution
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4288 x 2416(10.4 mp other)
  • 4288 x 3216(13.8 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
  • 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
  • 1600 x 1200(1.9 mp 4:3)
  • 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
  • 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
  • 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
  • 3264 x 2448(8.0 mp 4:3)
  • 4608 x 2592(11.9 mp 16:9)
  • 4608 x 3456(15.9 mp 4:3)
  • 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
Image file format
  • .mpo
  • jpeg
  • .mpo
  • jpeg (exif 2.21)
Continuous-mode (fps)-7
Video Capture
Can take movies++
Movie resolution
  • 1280x720
  • 320x180
  • 320x240
  • 640x360
  • 640x480
  • 1280x720
  • 1920x1080
  • 320x240
  • 640x480
Movie max framerate (fps)30-
Image Storage
Movie file formatMP4 (MPEG-4)MP4 (MPEG-4)
Composite video out++
Ntsc/pal switchable video++
Hd video out++
Hd video connectionHDMIHDMI
Lens and Optics
LensOlympus lens; 11 Lenses in 10 Groups, 3/6 AsphericalOlympus lens; 9 lenses in 8 groups with 4 aspherical and 2 ED elements.
Focal length (35mm equivalent) (mm)25.00 - 500.0024.00 - 300.00
Focal length (actual) (mm)5.00 - 90.005.00
Zoom ratio (x)2012.5
Aperture range (f)0.14 - 0.330.17 - 0.33
Integrated nd filter--
Min focus range (cm)1010
Macro focus range (cm)3 - 11-
Optical image stabilization--
Digital zoom++
Digital zoom values (x)
  • 4
  • 4
Auto Focus
Auto focus++
Auto focus typeCCD Contrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF TrackingContrast Detection; iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking
Auto focus assist light++
Manual focus--
Viewfinder
ViewfinderLCDLCD
Focus peaking--
Display
Eye-level viewfinder--
Rear display++
Rear display size (inch)33
Rear display resolution (dots)460,000460,000
Touchscreen--
Articulating screen--
Tilt swivel screen--
Selfie screen--
Max playback zoom (x)-10
Exposure
Iso settingsAuto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Auto iso mode++
White balance settings
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
  • auto
  • daylight
  • fluorescent 1
  • overcast
  • tungsten
Shutter speed range (s)1/1700 - 41/2000 - 4
Bulb mode+-
Exposure compensation+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Explosure metering modesDigital ESP Metering, Spot MeteringDigital ESP Metering, Spot Metering
Program auto exposure++
Aperture priority--
Shutter priority--
Full manual exposure--
Creative exposure modesPanorama, 3D Mode, 10 Magic Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor, ReflectionSmart Panorama, 3D Mode, 8 Magic Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)
Self timer (s)
  • 2
  • 12
  • 2
  • 12
High resolution composite--
Flash
Built-in flash++
Flash modes
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
  • auto
  • fill-in
  • off
  • red-eye reduction
Flash range descriptionISO 1600: Wide: 0.33ft (0.1m) - 30.5ft (9.3m); Tele: 1.31ft (0.4m) - 13.1ft (4.0m)ISO 1250: Wide: 0.1 - 5.7 m; Tele: 0.6 - 2.9 m
Usable memory types
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
  • sd
  • sdhc
  • sdx
Dual card slots--
Raw capture support--
Included memory (MB)590
Included memory typebuilt-in memory-
Connectivity
Built-in wi-fi--
NFC--
Bluetooth--
Built-in gps--
Microphone jack--
Headphone jack--
External connections
  • usb 2.0 high speed
  • usb 2.0 high speed
Pictbridge compliant-+
Dpof compliant-+
Remote control--
Connections (extended)
  • audio/video output)
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
  • audio/video output)
  • dc input
  • mini hdmi type-d
  • multi-terminal (usb connector
Performance Timing
Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) (fps)-7
Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) (frames)-3
Power
Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) (shots)200-
Battery form factorProprietary LI-50BProprietary LI-50B
Usable battery types
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
  • lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries included1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable1 x Proprietary LI-50B Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter)++
Software
Included software
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2
  • olympus [ib] and olympus viewer 2 software
Os compatibility
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista/7
  • mac os x 10.3 - 10.5
  • windows 2000pro/xp/vista/7
Miscellaneous
Notes and featuresSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters for Still and HD movies (Pop Art, Pin Hole, Drawing, Fish Eye, Soft FocusSensor-shift Image Stabilization, Magic Art Filters (Pop Art, Pinhole, Fisheye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Watercolor)



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