Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus SZ-12

In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus SZ-12, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the SZ-12 (14MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and SZ-12 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was launched 9 months later than the SZ-12 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm XF1 grades against the SZ-12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus SZ-12. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery and Olympus SZ-12 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XF1 features outside measurements of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-12 has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus SZ-12 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 against the SZ-12.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ-12 is 90 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The visual here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XF1 and SZ-12.

To sum up, both cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-12 will result in more detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XF1 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.