FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-15

In this article, we will be comparing the FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was announced 4 years prior to the SZ-15 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the HS10 scores 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 HS10 and Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm HS10 comes with external dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") along with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") and a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-15 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the HS10 compared to the SZ-15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the HS10 and SZ-15 is 60 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing only by seeing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the HS10 and SZ-15.

All in all, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-15 to provide greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older HS10 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.