FujiFilm S4000 vs Olympus SZ-15

Lets examine more in depth at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the S4000 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The S4000 was manufactured 3 years before the SZ-15 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm S4000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the S4000 scores against the SZ-15 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix S4000 and Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm S4000 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The FujiFilm S4000 offers exterior measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") along with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-15 has sizing of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm S4000 versus Olympus SZ-15 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the S4000 compared to the SZ-15.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the S4000 and SZ-15 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the S4000 and SZ-15.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged S4000 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.