FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-11

Its time to look a little more in depth at the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is very comparable and they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 6 months prior to the SZ-11 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the JX300 grades against the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX300 and Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JX300 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the JX300 compared to the SZ-11.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual here should offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX300 and SZ-11.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution and you should expect comparable quality of images but you should always factor the production date of the cameras into account.