Fujifilm T550 vs Olympus SZ-11

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SZ-11, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm T550 (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The Fujifilm T550 was unveiled 18 months later than the SZ-11 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm T550 grades vs the SZ-11 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix T550 & Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm T550 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm T550 has got exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm T550 and Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm T550 versus the SZ-11.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T550 and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements simply by viewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm T550 and SZ-11.

To sum up, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can expect the Fujifilm T550 to result in greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm T550 should have an edge in sensor tech.