Fujifilm S8600 vs Olympus SZ-10

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm S8600 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S8600 was manufactured 2 years after the SZ-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S8600 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm S8600 matches up versus the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S8600 and Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm S8600 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S8600 provides outer dimensions of 121mm x 81mm x 65mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 2.6") and a weight of 450 grams (0.99 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S8600 and Olympus SZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm S8600 and the SZ-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S8600 and SZ-10 is 76 and 90 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizes just by checking out a spec sheet. The pic underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm S8600 and SZ-10.

Clearly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Fujifilm S8600 to produce greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm S8600 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.