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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix T500 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Fujifilm T500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-288mm (F) lens
  • 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2013
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced July 2011
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

In this article, we will be analyzing the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was revealed 18 months later than the SZ-11 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm T500 grades versus the SZ-11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm T500 over the Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm T500 SZ-11 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2011Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm T500

 SZ-11 Fujifilm T500 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm T500 SZ-11 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T500 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 versus the SZ-11.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T500 and SZ-11.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T500 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T500 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm T500
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
35
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (136g)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
low maximum ISO (0)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography factors
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
excellent zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
76
lighter than average (136 grams)
good MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
long zoom (288mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
65
lighter than competition in class (226g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm T500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
42
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low maximum ISO (0)
doesn't have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm T500 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
35
fairly wide (24mm)
great maximum aperture (f)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than average (136 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm T500 and Olympus SZ-11
 Fujifilm FinePix T500Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix T500 Olympus SZ-11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-07-27
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3440 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO - 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-288mm (12.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range - 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings - Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 136 gr (0.30 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 images
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage - SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $253