Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SZ-12

In this article, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SZ-12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and SZ-12 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was released 3 years earlier than the SZ-12 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the SZ-12 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera regularly, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SZ-12 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and SZ-12 is 95 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph below may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and SZ-12.

All in all, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-12 to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.