Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10
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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F) lens
- 136g - 99 x 57 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2013
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
- 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
- Revealed February 2011

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm T550 was released 24 months after the SZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm T550 matches up vs the SZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm T550 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm T550 over the Olympus SZ-10
Fujifilm T550 | SZ-10 | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2011 | Newer by 24 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm T550
SZ-10 | Fujifilm T550 | |||
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Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SZ-10
Fujifilm T550 | SZ-10 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm T550 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has measurements of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm T550 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm T550 compared to the SZ-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and SZ-10.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Fujifilm T550 to provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm T550 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Olympus SZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix T550 | Olympus SZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2013-01-07 | 2011-02-08 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3440 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 28-504mm (18.0x) |
Highest aperture | - | f/3.1-4.4 |
Macro focus range | - | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | - | 7.10 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 136 grams (0.30 lbs) | 215 grams (0.47 lbs) |
Dimensions | 99 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | - | 220 photographs |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | - | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $160 | $300 |