FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-11

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Olympus SZ-11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty close but the F80EXR (1/2") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The F80EXR was revealed 13 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the F80EXR grades against the SZ-11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm F80EXR provides exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F80EXR versus Olympus SZ-11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the F80EXR against the SZ-11.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F80EXR and SZ-11 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The picture below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the F80EXR and SZ-11.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F80EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SZ-11 will render greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more aged F80EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.