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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
19
Overall
28
FujiFilm FinePix XP10 front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

FujiFilm XP10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 36-180mm (F4.0-4.8) lens
  • 135g - 96 x 64 x 23mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix XP11
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP30
Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Launched June 2013
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Following is a thorough assessment of the FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus SZ-15, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the XP10 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The XP10 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SZ-15 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the XP10 grades versus the SZ-15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm XP10 over the Olympus SZ-15

 XP10 SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the FujiFilm XP10

 SZ-15 XP10 
LaunchedJune 2013February 2010More modern by 41 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus SZ-15

 XP10 SZ-15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm XP10 enjoys physical measurements of 96mm x 64mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Check out the FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus SZ-15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the XP10 vs the SZ-15.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XP10 and SZ-15 is 95 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by going over specs. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the XP10 and SZ-15.

All in all, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more aged XP10 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with FujiFilm XP10
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
44
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports face detection focus
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-15 Street photography factors
60
weather proofing
lighter than others (135 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with FujiFilm XP10
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-15
30
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
53
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than others (135 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
68
lighter than average in class (250g)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (23mm)
very long reach (483mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-15 Landscape photography information
27
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm XP10 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (135 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f4.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
34
rather wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (250 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
missing external mic port
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FujiFilm XP10 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm XP10 and Olympus SZ-15
 FujiFilm FinePix XP10Olympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix XP10 Olympus SZ-15
Also Known as FinePix XP11 -
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2010-02-02 2013-06-21
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Maximal aperture f/4.0-4.8 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing distance 9cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1/4 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135 gr (0.30 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Dimensions 96 x 64 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple, Group) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $175 $200