Fujifilm F600 EXR vs Olympus SZ-12

Here is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm F600 EXR (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm F600 EXR (1/2") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") use different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm F600 EXR was manufactured 5 months prior to the SZ-12 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm F600 EXR grades versus the SZ-12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix F600 EXR and Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F600 EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F600 EXR provides physical dimensions of 104mm x 63mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F600 EXR and Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm F600 EXR vs the SZ-12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SZ-12 is 91 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm F600 EXR and SZ-12.

Clearly, the 2 cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F600 EXR featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Fujifilm F600 EXR will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively.