Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus SZ-15

Here, we are matching up the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus SZ-15, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) and the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and SZ-15 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was manufactured 15 months after the SZ-15 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the SZ-15 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus SZ-15. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus SZ-15 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X30 has got outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus SZ-15 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 compared to the SZ-15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and SZ-15 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Often, it is tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by seeing specs. The picture underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and SZ-15.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X30 because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-15 will produce more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.