Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus SZ-10

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus SZ-10, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 3 years later than the SZ-10 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X30 scores vs the SZ-10 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus SZ-10. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 has outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") having a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus SZ-10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the SZ-10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and SZ-10 is 80 and 90 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through specs. The visual here may give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and SZ-10.

As you can plainly see, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X30 having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-10 will produce extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides an edge in sensor innovation.