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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
40
Overall
39
Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z1000EXR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 157g - 102 x 60 x 18mm
  • Introduced 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 Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus SZ-11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was manufactured 6 months later than the SZ-11 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the SZ-11 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z1000EXR over the Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SZ-11 
Display dimensions3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm Z1000EXR

 SZ-11 Fujifilm Z1000EXR 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm Z1000EXR SZ-11 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR provides physical measurements of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") having a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the SZ-11.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ-11 is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over a spec sheet. The graphic below should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ-11.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will offer extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Portrait photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography advice
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good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
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decent MP (14MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Street photography with Olympus SZ-11
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image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no phase detect autofocus
43
incredible zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Travel photography camera
65
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Landscape photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography advice
43
quite wide (28mm)
big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z1000EXR
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-11
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quite wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no external mic port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z1000EXR and Olympus SZ-11
 Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXROlympus SZ-11
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR Olympus SZ-11
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-01-05 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 30.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
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 5.6 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 11.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m) 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 157 gr (0.35 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 60 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") 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 220 pictures 200 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Auto release, Auto shutter (Dog, Cat), Couple, Portrait) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch price $0 $253