Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-15

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-15, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm SL300 (14MP) and the SZ-15 (16MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm SL300 was brought out 17 months before the SZ-15 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm SL300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-15 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm SL300 scores against the SZ-15 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix SL300 & Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm SL300 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm SL300 enjoys outside dimensions of 122mm x 93mm x 100mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 3.9") with a weight of 510 grams (1.12 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm SL300 vs Olympus SZ-15 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm SL300 compared to the SZ-15.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm SL300 and SZ-15 is 67 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very tough to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm SL300 and SZ-15.

As you can tell, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-15 to provide extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm SL300 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.