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Olympus SZ-20

Based on 18 reviews

Excellent:

2
Good:

4
Average:

7
Bad:

5

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

Reviews

All (26)
Excellent (2)
Good (4)
Average (7)
Bad (5)

By What Digital Camera on September 27, 2011

Olympus's SZ series is quickly growing a reputation as producing good quality superzooms in impressively compact bodies, and the SZ-20 is no different, sporting a slim and compact body yeah a burgeoning specification. The model features a 12.5x...

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By InsideHW on September 03, 2011

The holidays are drawing to an end. The lucky individuals have already used up their vacation days and travelled to their favourite tourist destinations. Some are largely preparing for an off-season summer holiday, whereas some won’t be able to go...

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By Photo Answers on August 12, 2011

The more we used this camera, the more we liked it. The zoom is really useful and the HD video will prove very popular too, and if you like to play with creative tools in-camera there are plenty here to keep you busy. This is a...

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By Macworld UK on July 06, 2011

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...

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By DigitalVersus on June 28, 2011

The Olympus SZ-20 is a good, affordable superzoom camera. It's cheaper than the SZ-30 MR and other higher-end models and it still takes decent-quality pictures. There are better cameras out there though, even if only for the fact that they don't...

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By PC Advisor on June 03, 2011

The Olympus SZ-20 isn’t a bad camera by a long chalk, but apart from a noise-free performance at upper ISO settings and fun effects achievable with the Magic Filters, it’s distinctly average. The price seemingly reflects that and if the...

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By LetsGoDigital on May 27, 2011

Two months ago, Olympus introduced three new digital compact cameras, including the Olympus SZ-20. Thanks to the compact, lightweight camera body and the powerful zoom performance, the Olympus SZ-20 is the ideal digital camera to take with you...

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By TechRadar on May 24, 2011

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.As well...

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By PhotographyBLOG on May 19, 2011

In summing up our impressions of the camera, the positives with the SZ-20 are a best in class resolution, better than average (but not class leading) 12.5x optical zoom range, decent feature set, best in class pricing and that striking retro/futurist...

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By Smarthouse on May 18, 2011

Key Features: * 12.5x optical zoom * 16.1 megapixel sensor * 3D shooting mode * Full HD videoWell, unusually for a pocket compact these days, Olympus has seen fit to feature something approaching a proper grip to the edge of the SZ-20....

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