Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus 1s

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus 1s, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and 1s (12MP) and the Fujifilm T500 (1/2.3") and 1s (1/1.7") offer totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm T500 was introduced 3 years prior to the 1s which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm T500 being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm T500 scores versus the 1s in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T500 and Olympus Stylus 1s. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T500 Gallery and Olympus 1s Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T500 offers external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1s has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm T500 and Olympus 1s in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm T500 compared to the 1s.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm T500 and 1s is 95 and 79 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing specifications. The pic here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm T500 and 1s.

Plainly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm T500 having a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF tougher and the Fujifilm T500 will produce greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm T500 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.