FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-12

Lets take a more detailed look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was revealed 12 months earlier than the SZ-12 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the S4000 scores vs the SZ-12 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm S4000 provides outer dimensions of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the S4000 versus the SZ-12.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S4000 and SZ-12 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the S4000 and SZ-12.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP so you should expect comparable quality of photographs although you should take the release date of the cameras into account. The older S4000 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.