Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-11

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.