Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-12

Here, we are comparing the Fujifilm S1 versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 2 years after the SZ-12 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm S1 grades vs the SZ-12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 comes with physical dimensions of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") along with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm S1 versus Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm S1 and the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and SZ-12 is 60 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S1 and SZ-12.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Fujifilm S1 to render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.