Fujifilm F770EXR vs Olympus SZ-12

Let's take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm F770EXR (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm F770EXR (1/2") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm F770EXR was announced within a month of the SZ-12 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm F770EXR grades against the SZ-12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix F770EXR and Olympus SZ-12. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm F770EXR Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F770EXR enjoys physical measurements of 105mm x 63mm x 36mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.4") and a weight of 234 grams (0.52 lbs) while 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).

Look at the Fujifilm F770EXR and Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm F770EXR compared to the SZ-12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ-12 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by checking specs. The graphic below should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F770EXR and SZ-12.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm F770EXR using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm F770EXR will give you more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively.