Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-15

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm S4200 vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S4200 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4200 was announced 17 months prior to the SZ-15 making them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S4200 scores vs the SZ-15 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4200 & Olympus SZ-15. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm S4200 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4200 features external measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") and a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm S4200 and the SZ-15.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ-15 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4200 and SZ-15.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-15 to result in greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop images way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm S4200 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.