FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-15

Lets look more in depth at the FujiFilm F300EXR vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the image resolutions of the F300EXR (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) and the F300EXR (1/2") and SZ-15 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor measurements.

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The F300EXR was released 3 years before the SZ-15 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the F300EXR grades versus the SZ-15 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F300EXR & Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm F300EXR Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm F300EXR has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the F300EXR against the SZ-15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the F300EXR and SZ-15 is 91 and 88 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by seeing specs. The photograph here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the F300EXR and SZ-15.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F300EXR due to its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-15 will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older F300EXR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.