Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-10

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus SZ-10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SZ-10 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SZ-10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was brought out 20 months later than the SZ-10 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up vs the SZ-10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 & Olympus SZ-10. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Olympus SZ-10 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XF1 has got outer dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-10 has specifications of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the SZ-10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ-10 is 90 and 90 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to picture the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ-10.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus SZ-10 will result in greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.