Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-10

Following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was announced 2 years after the SZ-10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm S4800 grades versus the SZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 and Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S4800 has external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") having a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S4800 and Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 against the SZ-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm S4800 and SZ-10 is 66 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizes only by looking at specs. The image here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm S4800 and SZ-10.

All in all, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S4800 to give you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4800 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.