FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-12

The following is a comprehensive overview of the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F300EXR (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very comparable but the F300EXR (1/2") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The F300EXR was introduced 17 months before the SZ-12 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the F300EXR matches up versus the SZ-12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F300EXR enjoys outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-12 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the F300EXR vs the SZ-12.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F300EXR and SZ-12 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, its difficult to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through technical specs. The pic underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the F300EXR and SZ-12.

As you have seen, the two cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The F300EXR using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus SZ-12 will show greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged F300EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.