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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
61
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm SL1000
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1200mm (F2.9-6.5) lens
  • 659g - 123 x 89 x 123mm
  • 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
  • Revealed February 2011
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was introduced 24 months after the SZ-10 making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the SZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm SL1000 over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm SL1000 SZ-10 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2011More modern by 24 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kCrisper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm SL1000

 SZ-10 Fujifilm SL1000 

Common features in the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm SL1000 SZ-10 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurements
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 features outside measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") along with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-10 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 versus the SZ-10.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SZ-10 is 61 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizes simply by looking through technical specs. The image below might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SZ-10.

As you can tell, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Fujifilm SL1000 to result in greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm SL1000 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Portrait photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography info
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
saves RAW formats
no manual focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
33
good megapixels (14MP)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography factors
56
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography info
53
incredible zoom range (24-1200mm 50.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
better than average battery (350 per charge)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
great zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-10
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better than average battery (350 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
great reach (1200mm)
no Time Lapse function
heavier than competition in class (659 grams)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
lighter than competitors in class (215 grams)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
great reach (504mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
bad battery power (220 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm SL1000
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-10
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really wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (350 CIPA)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse function
40
fairly wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
bad battery power (220 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm SL1000 Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging advice
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really wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no mic port
heavier than competition in class (659g)
31
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competitors in class (215g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
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Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix SL1000Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 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
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1200mm (50.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Max aperture f/2.9-6.5 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 0cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 920 thousand dots -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 7.10 m
Flash options - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30fps), 320 x 120 (480 fps), 640 x 480 (120, 30fps), 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)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 659g (1.45 pounds) 215g (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 123 x 89 x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 350 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $600 $300