Fujifilm S4800 vs Olympus SZ-12

The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm S4800 versus Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S4800 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S4800 was unveiled 13 months after the SZ-12 making them a generation away from each other. The two cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S4800 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm S4800 matches up versus the SZ-12 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S4800 & Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm S4800 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm S4800 comes with outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") and a weight of 518 grams (1.14 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S4800 and the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S4800 and SZ-12 is 66 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S4800 and SZ-12.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S4800 to give you greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S4800 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.