Fujifilm X-T1 vs Olympus SZ-12

Following is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus SZ-12, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X-T1 (16MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X-T1 (APS-C) and SZ-12 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X-T1 was released 2 years after the SZ-12 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X-T1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-12 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm X-T1 matches up versus the SZ-12 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X-T1 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X-T1 provides physical measurements of 129mm x 90mm x 47mm (5.1" x 3.5" x 1.9") having a weight of 440 grams (0.97 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 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).

Look at the Fujifilm X-T1 and Olympus SZ-12 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X-T1 compared to the SZ-12.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T1 and SZ-12 is 79 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X-T1 and SZ-12.

All in all, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X-T1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X-T1 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor technology.