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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(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
Olympus SZ-12
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ-12 
ReleasedJanuary 2014January 2012Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm XP70

 SZ-12 Fujifilm XP70 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm XP70 SZ-12 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution460k460kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP70
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-12
35
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP70
Street photography with Olympus SZ-12
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography information
45
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (210 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm XP70
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-12
65
environment sealing
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (210 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SZ-12 Landscape photography highlights
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
environment sealing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery power (210 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
40
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP70
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-12
34
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
31
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus SZ-12
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus SZ-12
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