Fujifilm SL1000 vs Olympus SZ-15

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL1000 (16MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL1000 was manufactured 5 months prior to the SZ-15 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL1000 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm SL1000 grades vs the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL1000 & Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm SL1000 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm SL1000 has got external measurements of 123mm x 89mm x 123mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 4.8") with a weight of 659 grams (1.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm SL1000 and Olympus SZ-15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm SL1000 against the SZ-15.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL1000 and SZ-15 is 61 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL1000 and SZ-15.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of photographs however you might want to take the age of the cameras into account.