Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-11

Let's look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was manufactured 2 years later than the SZ-11 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-11 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S1 grades against the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Olympus SZ-11. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm S1 comes with outer measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") and a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm S1 and Olympus SZ-11 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the SZ-11.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and SZ-11 is 60 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and SZ-11.

Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S1 should have an edge in sensor tech.