Review of VanGoddy (Cardinal) Mini Laurel Small Camera Bag for Olympus Camera

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My Olympus SZ 12 fits pefectly in one side and in the other I have the USB cable and adapter, extra sd cards and still have room for an extra battery. I can hook on my purse or use the shoulder strap. It is very convenient.

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I'm 'downsizing' in digital cameras, and bought an Olympus SZ-14 24X Zoom recently. (NOTE: same camera as the SZ-12, but with a metal body instead of plastic, so this review applies to either model.) I needed a case, of course, but one not too large, which would defeat the purpose of owning a smaller-sized camera. I tried the "Case Logic DCB-302 Compact Camera Case (Magenta)" from Amazon first; my camera BARELY fit in it it's kind of a struggle to get it in each time, though I end up with a very small case+camera package once the zipper is closed. However, since I travel internationally a lot, and hike in the Rockies, I was concerned this tight-fitting case wouldn't protect my camera from the inevitable bumps n' bangs which occur. I started searching for a SLIGHTLY roomier case, and discovered this little goody. My camera fits nicely in the front compartment in both orientations (horizontally, or vertically with thicker side 'down'), though vertically allows for slightly easier zipper closing. The back compartment is roomy enough for memory cards, 1-2 spare charged-up batteries, lens cleaning cloth, and more definitely more functional and useful than the very small, thin pocket on the front of the Case Logic case. The VanGoddy can be carried 4 different ways: strap adjusted for hanging from shoulder or from arm, handle on top to carry in hand, and a small loop on the back which is too small to put on a belt, but large enough for a carabiner, which in turn I hook into a belt loop on my jeans (the case+camera is lightweight enough to hang this way without pulling down my pants!). I liked the color choices I try to have all my electronics' cases/covers in red or similar color so they're easy to spot in a day bag, and helps prevent them from being accidentally left on a table or chair or bus seat. Great case for my purpose!