FujiFilm F80EXR vs Olympus SZ-12

Its time to take a deeper look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus SZ-12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F80EXR (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty close but the F80EXR (1/2") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizing.

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The F80EXR was brought out 19 months prior to the SZ-12 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the F80EXR matches up versus the SZ-12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F80EXR and Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F80EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The FujiFilm F80EXR enjoys external measurements 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-12 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm F80EXR and Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the F80EXR vs the SZ-12.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F80EXR and SZ-12 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The photograph below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F80EXR and SZ-12.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The F80EXR due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus SZ-12 will render more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older F80EXR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.