Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15
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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-960mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
- 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
- Announced June 2013

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview
Below, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8200 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm S8200 was released 5 months prior to the SZ-15 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm S8200 matches up vs the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix S8200 and Olympus SZ-15. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S8200 Gallery and Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8200 over the Olympus SZ-15
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm S8200
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Common features in the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SZ-15
Fujifilm S8200 | SZ-15 | |||
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Announced | January 2013 | ![]() | June 2013 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | More accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm S8200 has external dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") with a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm S8200 and Olympus SZ-15 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm S8200 versus the SZ-15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ-15 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8200 and SZ-15.
As you can see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

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Fujifilm S8200 vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Olympus SZ-15 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix S8200 | Olympus SZ-15 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2013-06-21 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | - | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-960mm (40.0x) | 23-483mm (21.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-6.5 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 0cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 200 thousand dot | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | - | 3.50 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 670g (1.48 lbs) | 250g (0.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") | 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery model | 4 x AA | SLB-10A |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Price at release | $450 | $200 |