Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus SZ-11

Lets look much closer at the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus SZ-11, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 22 months later than the SZ-11 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up against the SZ-11 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 & Olympus SZ-11. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X20 provides physical dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus SZ-11 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the SZ-11.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X20 and SZ-11 is 83 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The visual below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and SZ-11.

As you have seen, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Olympus SZ-11 will produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X20 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.