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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
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Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Launched November 2011
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Launched February 2011
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Here, we are looking at the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Olympus SZ-10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was unveiled 10 months after the SZ-10 and they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X-S1 grades vs the SZ-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm X-S1 SZ-10 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2011Newer by 10 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 SZ-10 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm X-S1 SZ-10 
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Display resolution460k460kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 offers outside dimensions of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-S1 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 versus the SZ-10.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ-10 is 52 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its hard to envision the difference in sensor dimensions purely by looking through technical specs. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ-10.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-S1 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus SZ-10 will render extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X-S1 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
provides face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
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good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Street photography highlights
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screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
sensor size is small (2/3")
more heavy than average in class (920g)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (215 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography info
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excellent zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (2/3")
has no phase detect autofocus
40
excellent zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Travel photography factors
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography factors
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has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great reach (624mm)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than average in class (920g)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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lighter than competition (215 grams)
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
long reach (504mm)
missing Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Landscape photography info
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you can focus manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (2/3")
no Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-10 Vlogging info
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reasonably wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external microphone port
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not have selfie friendly screen
more heavy than average in class (920 grams)
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relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (215 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm X-S1Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X-S1 Olympus SZ-10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-11-24 2011-02-08
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by EXR TruePic III+
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 3200 1600
Highest boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-624mm (26.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 8.00 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 215 grams (0.47 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-95 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $399 $300