Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-10

In this article, we will be looking at the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was released 18 months later than the SZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the SZ-10 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus SZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm X10 has physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 compared to the SZ-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and SZ-10 is 83 and 90 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The photograph below will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-10 will provide more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.