Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus SZ-12

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus SZ-12, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 2 years later than the SZ-12 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm X30 matches up against the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus SZ-12. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outer dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-12 has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the SZ-12.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and SZ-12 is 80 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and SZ-12.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 with its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF simpler and the Olympus SZ-12 will show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.