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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
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Imaging
40
Features
40
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix S8500 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm S8500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1/7000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1104mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 670g - 123 x 87 x 116mm
  • Revealed January 2013
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Below is a thorough analysis of the Fujifilm S8500 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S8500 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8500 was released 24 months later than the SZ-10 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm S8500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm S8500 matches up versus the SZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm S8500 over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm S8500 SZ-10 
LaunchedJanuary 2013February 2011More recent by 24 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm S8500

 SZ-10 Fujifilm S8500 

Common features in the Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm S8500 SZ-10 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurements
Display resolution460k460kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm S8500 has physical dimensions of 123mm x 87mm x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") and 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") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm S8500 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8500 versus the SZ-10.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm S8500 and SZ-10 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here may provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S8500 and SZ-10.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Fujifilm S8500 to produce greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm S8500 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than others (670 grams)
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography info
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incredible zoom range (24-1104mm 46.0 x zoom)
max shutter speed is good (1/7,000s)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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amazing zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography factors
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good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (24mm)
very long zoom (1104mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than others (670 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
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lighter than competition in class (215g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great zoom (504mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
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decently wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Time Lapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
bad battery (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm S8500 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging factors
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decently wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f2.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
heavier than others (670 grams)
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rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (215 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm S8500 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm S8500 and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix S8500Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix S8500 Olympus SZ-10
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-01-07 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-1104mm (46.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focus range 0cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 200 thousand dots -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/7000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range - 7.10 m
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 320 x 240 (240 fps), 640 x 480 (120 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 670 grams (1.48 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Dimensions 123 x 87 x 116mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 4.6") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 220 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model 4 x AA LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $500 $300