Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-12

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") possess different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 7 months later than the SZ-12 so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 & Olympus SZ-12. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X10 comes with outside dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-12 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-12 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X10 and the SZ-12.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X10 and SZ-12 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and SZ-12.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Olympus SZ-12 will provide more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X10 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.