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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12

Portability
52
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44
Fujifilm X-S1 front
 
Olympus SZ-12 front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Raise to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-624mm (F2.8-5.6) lens
  • 920g - 135 x 107 x 149mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Olympus SZ-12
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X-S1 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X-S1 (2/3") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X-S1 was announced within a month of the SZ-12 so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm X-S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X-S1 scores versus the SZ-12 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-S1 over the Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm X-S1 SZ-12 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-12 over the Fujifilm X-S1

 SZ-12 Fujifilm X-S1 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SZ-12

 Fujifilm X-S1 SZ-12 
LaunchedNovember 2011January 2012Same generation
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-S1 provides exterior measurements of 135mm x 107mm x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") with a weight of 920 grams (2.03 lbs) while 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 X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X-S1 and the SZ-12.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ-12 is 52 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-S1 and SZ-12.

All in all, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-S1 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-12 will provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively.

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm X-S1
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-12
46
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
34
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Street photography camera
52
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
heavier than average in class (920 grams)
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Sports photography factors
Olympus SZ-12 Sports photography factors
44
amazing zoom range (24-624mm 26.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Travel photography camera
43
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (624mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average in class (920 grams)
low MP (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse function
terrible battery life (220 per charge)
does not have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-12 as a Landscape photography camera
45
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X-S1 Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-12 Vlogging features
26
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than average in class (920g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm X-S1 vs Olympus SZ-12 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-S1 and Olympus SZ-12
 Fujifilm X-S1Olympus SZ-12
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-S1 Olympus SZ-12
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2011-11-24 2012-01-10
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR -
Sensor type EXRCMOS CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-624mm (26.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 1cm -
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 920 grams (2.03 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 107 x 149mm (5.3" x 4.2" x 5.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-95 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $399 $350