Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-12

Here, we are reviewing the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was unveiled very close to the SZ-12 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm SL300 grades against the SZ-12 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm SL300 comes with external measurements of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") accompanied by a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm SL300 and Olympus SZ-12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 against the SZ-12.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm SL300 and SZ-12 is 67 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor sizing purely by going through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm SL300 and SZ-12.

All in all, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images although you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account.