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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
67
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37
Fujifilm FinePix S4500 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S4500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 543g - 118 x 81 x 100mm
  • Launched January 2012
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Announced February 2011
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm S4500 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S4500 (14MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4500 was announced 12 months after the SZ-10 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm S4500 grades vs the SZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S4500 over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm S4500 SZ-10 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm S4500

 SZ-10 Fujifilm S4500 
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm S4500 SZ-10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen size
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S4500 provides physical measurements of 118mm x 81mm x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") with a weight of 543 grams (1.20 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S4500 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4500 vs the SZ-10.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4500 and SZ-10 is 67 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by going over technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S4500 and SZ-10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photographs but you will need to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer Fujifilm S4500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography features
35
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detect focusing
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
comes with face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm S4500
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competitors in class (543g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography advice
47
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography factors
54
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Landscape photography details
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography details
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
40
decently wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S4500 Vlogging information
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging information
24
reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
heavier than competitors in class (543 grams)
31
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (215g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm S4500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S4500 and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix S4500Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix S4500 Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2012-01-05 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-720mm (30.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.9 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 2cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 97 percent -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (Wide: 40 cm–7.0 m / Tele: 2.5m–3.6 m) 7.10 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 543g (1.20 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 118 x 81 x 100mm (4.6" x 3.2" x 3.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 300 images 220 images
Style of battery AA Battery Pack
Battery ID 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
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