FujiFilm S1600 vs Olympus SZ-12

On this page, we will be contrasting the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the S1600 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The S1600 was launched 23 months prior to the SZ-12 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S1600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1600 matches up against the SZ-12 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S1600 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at FujiFilm S1600 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm S1600 provides exterior dimensions of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") and a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm S1600 and Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the S1600 versus the SZ-12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the S1600 and SZ-12 is 78 and 89 respectively.

Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizes purely by checking out specs. The image underneath will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1600 and SZ-12.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-12 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged S1600 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.