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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
30
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Fujifilm JZ200
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F2.9-5.9) lens
  • 135g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Released January 2012
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm JZ200 was released at a similar time to the SZ-12 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades versus the SZ-12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JZ200 over the Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ-12 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm JZ200

 SZ-12 Fujifilm JZ200 
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm JZ200 SZ-12 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions3"3"Equal screen measurement
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ200 offers outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the SZ-12.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ-12 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The picture here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JZ200 and SZ-12.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Fujifilm JZ200 to give you more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively.

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Portrait photography camera
30
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-12 Street photography factors
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography details
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JZ200
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-12
68
lighter than competition (135g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (220 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JZ200 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging features
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (135g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have external microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus SZ-12
 Fujifilm FinePix JZ200Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 Olympus SZ-12
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-01-05 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-200mm (8.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.60 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 135g (0.30 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $350