FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-11

Following is a detailed review of the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SZ-11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was launched 13 months prior to the SZ-11 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the JZ500 scores against the SZ-11 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Olympus SZ-11. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 has external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the JZ500 and the SZ-11.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ500 and SZ-11 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to picture the gap between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The picture underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ500 and SZ-11.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP and you should expect similar quality of files though you may want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged JZ500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.