Fujifilm S8400W vs Olympus SZ-10

Let's look a little more closely at the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm S8400W (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8400W was revealed 2 years after the SZ-10 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8400W being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm S8400W grades against the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8400W and Olympus SZ-10. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S8400W Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8400W features outside dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 670 grams (1.48 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has proportions of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") along with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8400W and Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S8400W and the SZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ-10 is 61 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at technical specs. The pic here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8400W and SZ-10.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8400W to resolve greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm S8400W will have a benefit in sensor innovation.