FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus SZ-11

Let's look more closely at the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SZ-11, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was released 18 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the JZ300 grades vs the SZ-11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm JZ300 provides exterior measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 compared to the SZ-11.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ300 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and SZ-11.

Clearly, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-11 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots much more aggressively. The older JZ300 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.