Olympus SZ-20
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14 years ago
Olympus SZ-20 review
The Olympus SZ-20 , the ‘SZ' indicates ‘super zoom', is similar to the Casio, with the same 12.5x optical zoom range and 16-megapixel resolution. The Olympus' build feels cheap, despite its appealing glossy retro-futurist design, but it offers something approaching a proper handgrip, which its...
Pros:
- High resolution
- broad zoom range
- reasonably budget priced
- striking retro/futurist design
- 3D photo mode
- fun Magic Effects
Cons:
- Fiddly scroll wheel on backplate instead of shooting mode dial
- variable white balance
- corner softening at extreme wide angle
- soft shots at max zoom
14 years ago
Olympus SZ-20
Like Nikon with its Coolpix S9100 , Olympus is a late entrant into the travel zoom class. But not to be outdone it's shoehorning a 12.5x optical zoom into a 16-megapixel pocket snapper with the launch of the SZ-20, the headline spec an exact match for Casio's competing Exilim EX-H30.
Pros:
- Decent resolution
- zoom range
- feature set
- reasonably priced for those on a budget
- striking retro/futurist design
Cons:
- Fiddly scroll wheel on backplate in lieu of proper shooting mode dial
- variable white balance
- corner softening at extreme wideangle
- softened shots at maximum telephoto
14 years ago
Olympus SZ-20
The Olympus SZ-20 digital camera is targeted at travel photographers looking for a camera whose zoom range won't feel too restrictive, as well as sports fans wanting a quick-shooting camera with a strong zoom lens to help get them a bit closer to the action.
14 years ago
Olympus SZ-20 Review
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?
Pros:
- Large LCD screen
- a good focal range in a compact body
- HD video capture
Cons:
- Metering can struggle in difficult lighting conditions
- slightly plasticky body and lacking a general quality finish
14 years ago
Olympus SZ-20: Amazing
Great camera, especially if you want high quality but not a large professional camera
Pros:
- Lots of settings
- great photos
- 3D photos
- HD video
- 16mp
- great size
Cons:
- Can occasionally take a short time to focus
14 years ago
Olympus SZ-20: Amazing
This camera is fantastic. It is just as good as the bigger, bulkier cameras except its small and light. Looks great, and works great too! The ridge at the side allows to good grip and controlled and stable shooting.
14 years ago
Pitched at the entry-level end of Olympus' Traveller class of cameras, the new SZ-20 enters the point-and-shoot arena with a 12.5 x super wide-angle zoom and rather extensive feature package, set to persuade existing compact users to upgrade.
14 years ago
Olympus is a trusted name in the point and shoot camera industry. Their new line of 3D cameras has hit the market and the Olympus SZ-20 is one of our favorites. This camera has high rankings across the board in image quality, functionality and features.
Pros:
- This camera has 16 megapixels of quality resolution to capture any moment quickly
Cons:
- You can't record in 3D
- only in HD
14 years ago
Great little camera, Great EBAY price. I am glad I have it.
It is what it is, a mini-camera with much better features and pricing than it's ancestor, the Olympus C-3020 Zoom for which I paid $500.00 about twelve years ago. I don't test cameras for a living so I really don't see any real purpose for being asked to provide this review.
13 years ago
Excellent Product for the Price
Having used other digital cameras before, I was greatly impressed with the Olympus' ability to display in bright light. This is a feature that actually drew me to this camera to start with. I still have things to learn yet on the operation, but I already enjoy the use and screen of this camera.
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