Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
- Revealed January 2014
- Succeeded the Fujifilm XP60
- Newer Model is Fujifilm XP80
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released January 2012

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively well matched and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP70 was brought out 2 years later than the SZ-12 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up vs the SZ-12 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP70 & Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP70 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus SZ-12
Fujifilm XP70 | SZ-12 | |||
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Released | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2012 | Fresher by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm XP70
SZ-12 | Fujifilm XP70 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SZ-12
Fujifilm XP70 | SZ-12 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
See the Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 vs the SZ-12.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ-12 is 93 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizing merely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP70 and SZ-12.
All in all, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Fujifilm XP70 to resolve extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP70 should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Olympus SZ-12 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP70 | Olympus SZ-12 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2014-01-06 | 2012-01-10 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | - |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 1600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focus distance | 9cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4 secs | 4 secs |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 179 gr (0.39 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
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 | 210 photographs | 220 photographs |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45S | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $199 | $350 |