Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-12

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JV150 was revealed 23 months before the SZ-12 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm JV150 matches up against the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

In case you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 offers outside measurements of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 versus the SZ-12.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ-12 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specifications. The picture below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JV150 and SZ-12.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels and you should expect comparable quality of images although you will want to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.