- Overview
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WHERE ELEGANCE AND FUNCTION MEET.
Be ready for every close-up with the ultra-compact SZ-12 long zoom camera. Stunningly sleek & stylish with a powerful 24x optical zoom and 3D Photo Mode, this camera is perfect for family and sporting events alike. Take your HD videos to a whole new level with creative Magic Art Filters like Punk, Fisheye & Pop Art. But that's not all. With Wi-Fi compatibility, there's no need to wait to share your favorite photos on Facebook.* An elegant look without a hefty price tag. *WiFi connectivity made possible through optional EyeFi card.
Popular accessories for the SZ-12

SUPER-SLIM 24X WIDE-ANGLE OPTICAL ZOOM.
All the capabilities you need in one compact lens. The 24x optical zoom gets you amazingly close to the action while the 25mm wide-angle lens lets you capture group shots and breathtaking panoramas.
HD VIDEO WITH HDMI OUTPUT & CONTROL
A simple, one-touch button allows you to record videos with amazing clarity in high-definition, right from your camera. HDMI output and control makes playing back videos on your HDTV a breeze.


HIGH-SPEED SEQUENTIAL SHOOTING
Shoot like a pro. With high-speed burst shooting, nail the perfect shot by taking a quick sequence at the touch of a button. You'll have so many great shots, you won't be able to share just one!

Magic Art Filters - Still
& HD VideoExpress your creativity with special effects for you photos & HD Videos. Olympusí Magic Art Filters infuse familiar scenes with new an unexpected moods ranging from the exciting to the serene and from the whimsical to the mysterious.

DUAL IMAGE STABILIZATION
Dual Image Stabilization combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.

INTELLIGENT AUTO
Automatically identifies the scene youíre shooting -- up to 30 different scene modes including Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Macro or Sports -- and adjusts the settings for ideal results. (Number of scene modes varies by model.)
- features
14 MEGAPIXEL
An amazing 14 million pixels in the high-resolution CCD create superior image quality. Create poster-sized prints without losing a single detail.
SUPER-SLIM 24x WIDE-ANGLE OPTICAL ZOOM
All the capabilities you need in one compact lens. The 24x optical zoom gets you amazingly close to the action while the 25mm wide-angle lens lets you capture group shots and breathtaking panoramas.
3.0" LCD
This huge 3.0" LCD features an extra-wide viewing angle for easier composing and shooting.
HD VIDEO WITH HDMI OUTPUT & CONTROL
A simple, one-touch button allows you to record videos with amazing clarity in high-definition, right from your camera. HDMI output and control makes playing back videos on your HD television a breeze.
DUAL IMAGE STABILIZATION
Dual Image Stabilization combines Sensor-Shift Image Stabilization with high ISO sensitivity and fast shutter speeds to capture crisp, clear images in any situation.
INTELLIGENT AUTO
Automatically identifies the scene you’re shooting -- up to 30 different scene modes including Portrait, Landscape, Night + Portrait, Macro or Sports -- and adjusts the settings for ideal results. (Number of scene modes varies by model.)
BEAUTY MODE
Beauty Mode makes beautiful portraits by softening shadows and smoothing wrinkles and blemishes on your subject's face. Edits can also be made inside the camera after taking the picture.
MAGIC ART FILTERS - STILL & MOVIE
Express your creativity with up to 12 special effects for your photos & HD movies. Olympus' Magic Art Filters infuse familiar scenes with new and unexpected moods ranging from the exciting to the serene and from the whimsical to the mysterious. Choose from Pop Art, Pin Hole, Drawing, Fish Eye, Soft Focus, Punk, Watercolor, Miniature, Sparkle, Reflection, Dramatic and Fragmented. (Effects vary by model and may reduce image size.)
3D IMAGE CAPTURE
Discover the depth of 3D stills. From macro shots to landscapes, Olympus’ 3D technology shoots two pictures and combines them into one image for a dramatic effect when viewed on a 3D device. Perfect for bringing your memories to life.
- specs
Image Sensor 14 Megapixels (effective), 1/2.3" Focal Length/Lens Configuration 4.5 - 108mm (25 - 600mm equivalent in 35mm photography) Zoom 24x Optical Zoom + 4x Digital Zoom Aperture Range f3.0 (W) - f6.9 (T) Display 3.0" LCD 460K dots Focus System CCD Contrast Detection Focus Range (from lens surface) Normal Mode: W: 0.10m-∞/T: 0.40m-∞
Macro Mode: W: 0.10m-∞/T: 0.40m-∞
Super Macro Mode: 0.03m-∞ f=14.3mm (focal length fixed)
Focus Mode iESP Auto, Spot AF, Face Detection AF, AF Tracking Shutter Speed 1/1700 sec. -1/4 sec. (up to 4 sec. in Night Scene mode) ISO Sensitivity (SOS: Standard Output Sensitivity) Auto, High Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 Exposure Metering Digital ESP Metering, Spot Metering White Balance Control Auto, One-touch, Presets (Daylight, Overcast, Tungsten, Fluorescent1) Exposure Compensation ±2EV (Step: 1/3) Image File Format Still Image: JPEG
Video: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264Number of Recorded Pixels 14MP (4,288 x 3216)
8MP (3,264 x 2,448)
5MP (2,560 x 1,920)
3MP (2,048 x 1,536)
2MP (1,600 x 1,200)
VGA (640 x 480)
16:9 L (4,288 x 2,416)
16:9 S (1,920 x 1,080)Motion Blur Suppression Dual Image Stabilization Shooting Modes iAuto, Program Auto,
Scene Modes [Portrait, Beauty, Landscape, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Sport, Indoor, Candle, Self Portrait, Sunset, Fire Works, Cuisine, Documents, Beach & Snow, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog)],
Magic Filters [Pop Art, Pin Hole, Fish Eye, Drawing, Soft Focus, Punk, Sparkle, Water Color, Reflection, Miniature]Panorama In-Camera Panorama, PC Panorama (Up to 10 frames automatically stitchable with ib software) Continuous Shooting 10 frames per second / 43 images (3MP)
7.6 frames per second / 42 images (5MP)
0.89 frames per second / 18 images (14MP)Movie Mode 720p (1280x720), VGA (640x480), QVGA (320x240) Image Processing TruePic™ III+ Noise Reduction Yes (Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Candle, Sunset, Fire Works) Image Playback Still Image: Single, Index-view (4x3, 5x4), Event-view, Enlargement, Slide-show, Photo surfing
Video Playback: Still/Frame by Frame, Fast Forward, Rewind, Voice PlaybackFlash Built-in Flash Modes Auto (for low light and backlit conditions)
Red-Eye Reduction
Fill-in
OffSelf-Timer 12/2 Seconds/ Pet auto-shutter Memory 59MB Removable Media Card SD/SDHC/SDXC Card (not supported for UHSspeedclass)
Internal MemoryOuter Connectors Multi-Terminal (USB Connector, Audio/Video Output) HDMI Type D System Requirements Auto-Connect USB: Windows XP/VISTA/7 with USB port, Mac OS 10.2 or later with USB port
Software: Windows XP/VISTA/7, Mac OS 10.2-10.5Power Source Li-Ion Rechargeable Battery (LI-50B)
F-2AC (Included). F-3AC Compatible.Dimension 106.5W x 68.7H x 39.5D (mm)
4.2"W x 2.7"H x 1.6"DWeight 216g
7.6oz
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice.SZ-12 Package Contents
- SZ-12 Digital Camera
- USB Cable & Charger (F-2AC)
- Instruction Manual & Software CD
- Audio/Video Cable
- Strap
- Lithium-Ion Battery
- accessories
Accessories compatible with the SZ-12
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2 Year Extended Warranty for Compact Cameras
$49.99 -
Lithium Ion Rechargeable Battery ( LI-50B )
$44.99 -
Sandisk Extreme SDHC Class 10 (4GB)
$14.99 -
Nylon Ultra Zoom Case
$29.99
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Mini Shoulder Bag Vertical (Black)
$19.99 -
Carry Case (black)
$34.99 -
Mini Shoulder Bag Horizontal (Black)
$19.99 -
Small Carrying Bag
$29.99
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Lithium Ion Battery Charger ( F-3AC )
$39.99 -
Video Cable (CB-HD1)
$29.99 -
Compact Case (Black)
$19.99 -
Compact Case (Brown)
$19.99
- reviews
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Customer Reviews of the SZ-12
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June 16, 2013
Paul
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SZ-12 Excellent Camera
This little camera has it all fits in your pocket and always ready to go.
For the price you cant beat this camera, You can shoot in just about any light. I looked at some others too at the time I got this. This is my third Olympus camera I still have the other two and they still work fine.
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June 08, 2013
Travis
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Great Camera!!!!! Bar None!!!!!!!
I purchased the Olympus SZ-12 only a few days ago and I am already satisfied. The 24x zoom is to me the best aspect of the camera. It is very lightweight as well. I have only taken a dozen pictures and they all turned out clear and crisp. The Olympus SZ-12 is a must buy!!!
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April 22, 2013
Lisa
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Absolutely LOVE this camera
Previous to this camera, I had always owned sony or canon - and I will never go back again. This camera has way exceeded my expectations. I am still just in the learning phase. My Sony had gotten stolen back in November, and I was so upset. However after I received this camera - I am glad they stole - that way I had the opportunity to replace it with this one. Olympus you are awesome - please keep up the great work!!
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April 13, 2013
Steve
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Great Camera
Pictures and videos are great,,, ease of use, battery life, and price,,, exceptional value..This is the best Camera for the money,,,,
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October 18, 2012
Bernadine
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Sharp, Clear.
Love the 24 x zoom. I can get shots now that I never could before. Plus nice clear and sharp family pics.
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July 27, 2012
UWheel
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This products is great
Crisp sharp pictures, and easy to use, includes flash option for pictures.
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July 27, 2012
travelinggal
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it takes great long distance shots
I love this camera it takes some great pics went to alaska and spain and all my pictures were great even taken from buses or behind glass
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July 26, 2012
Tiny
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Took the SZ-12 to Rome and came back with amazing photos. 24x lens brought everything to me from some distance.
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July 26, 2012
BOLT
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THIS CAMERA HAS EVERYTHING I WAS LOOKING FOR.
THIS CAMERA HAS EVERYTHING I WAS LOOKING FOR IN A DIGITAL CAMERA. I LOVE THE HIGH POWER ZOOM, LOVE THE EASE OF USE, LOVE THE LARGE, VIVID DISPLAY...WHAT CAN I SAY, " YOU GUYS AT OLYMPUS MAKE A GREAT CAMERA".
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July 26, 2012
zoom2you
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Great clarity and phenomenal zoom!
The Olympus SZ-12 has proven to be one of the best cameras I have ever owned! Phenomenal zoom capability and crisp, clear pictures!
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