FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-12

Below, we are contrasting the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") use different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was brought out 3 years prior to the SZ-12 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the F70EXR grades against the SZ-12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the F70EXR and the SZ-12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing technical specs. The image underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the F70EXR and SZ-12.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-12 will deliver more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.