Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-11
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
- 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
- Launched September 2012
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed July 2011

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview
On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-11, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SZ-11 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SZ-11 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

The Fujifilm XF1 was introduced 14 months after the SZ-11 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the SZ-11 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus SZ-11. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Olympus SZ-11 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus SZ-11
Fujifilm XF1 | SZ-11 | |||
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Revealed | September 2012 | ![]() | July 2011 | More modern by 14 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very precise focus |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm XF1
SZ-11 | Fujifilm XF1 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus SZ-11
Fujifilm XF1 | SZ-11 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equal screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch screen |
Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XF1 has 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) and the Olympus SZ-11 has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-11 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 versus the SZ-11.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ-11 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by researching specifications. The image underneath might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ-11.
To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Olympus SZ-11 will render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XF1 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications
Fujifilm XF1 | Olympus SZ-11 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm XF1 | Olympus SZ-11 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2012-09-17 | 2011-07-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | EXRCMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 2/3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 8.8 x 6.6mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 58.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 12800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | 25-500mm (20.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/1.8-4.9 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 3cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 4.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | - | 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 255 grams (0.56 lbs) | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 49 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.5 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.2 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 199 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 photographs |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-50 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $380 | $253 |