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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Fujifilm FinePix XP150 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP150
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 205g - 103 x 71 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm XP150 versus Olympus SZ-11, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP150 was released 6 months later than the SZ-11 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP150 matches up against the SZ-11 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP150 over the Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm XP150 SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm XP150

 SZ-11 Fujifilm XP150 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm XP150 SZ-11 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP150 features outside measurements of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") along with a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm XP150 versus Olympus SZ-11 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 and the SZ-11.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ-11 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The visual here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP150 and SZ-11.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography details
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography factors
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
slow frames per second (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
long zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography factors
67
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
40
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP150 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging factors
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
no microphone jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus SZ-11
 Fujifilm FinePix XP150Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP150 Olympus SZ-11
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2012-01-05 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS 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 14 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3072 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 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 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 205 grams (0.45 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 103 x 71 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures 200 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/ SDHC/ SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $260 $253