Olympus SZ-12 vs Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus SZ-12 and the Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus SZ-12 was introduced in January 2012 and Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR was introduced in February 2010. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus SZ-12 Highlights

      • 14 MP 1/2.3-inch CCD Sensor
      • 80 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 0.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/2-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 1,600 Native ISO
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.50" 460k dot Fixed Screen
      • 1.6 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus SZ-12
      4. Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus SZ-12 and Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR.

      PROS

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      •   Video Capture
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   Light - 158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor

      CONS

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO

      Advantage of Olympus SZ-12

      Olympus SZ-12
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus SZ-12 over Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR.

      Olympus SZ-12 vs Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR
      Higher Sensor Resolution 14 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Lower Native ISO 80 vs 100
      Max Image Resolution 4288 x 3216 vs 4000 x 3000
      Multi Area Autofocus vs
      Tracking Autofocus vs
      Face Detection vs
      Reaches Wider Angle 25 mm vs 35 mm
      Reachs More Telephoto 600 mm vs 175 mm
      Greater Optical Zoom 24x vs 5x
      Maximum Aperture at Wide End f/3.0 vs f/3.9
      Higher Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) 1/1700 sec vs 1/1000 sec
      Spot Metering vs
      HDMI Output Type D vs

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      Olympus SZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-15
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-11
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Olympus SZ-16 iHS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Olympus SZ-30MR
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Nikon Z8
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      Full Frame

      45.7 MP

      Sony a7R IV
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      Full Frame

      61.0 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon R50
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Advantage of Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      Fujifilm Z700EXR
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR over Olympus SZ-12.

      Olympus SZ-12 vs Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR
      Larger Sensor 1/2.3-inch vs 1/2-inch
      Touch-to-Focus vs
      Live View Autofocus vs
      Maximum Aperture at Tele End f/6.9 vs f/4.7
      Touch Screen vs
      Larger Screen 3.0" vs 3.50"
      Higher Max Continuous Shooting 0.6 fps vs 1.6 fps
      Manual Exposure Mode vs
      Lighter 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) vs 158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz)

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR.

      Fujifilm Z1000EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm Z800EXR
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      1/2-inch

      12.0 MP

      Fujifilm Z110
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      1/2.3-inch

      14 MP

      Fujifilm Z900EXR
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      1/2-inch

      16 MP

      Fujifilm Z300
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      1/2.3-inch

      10 MP

      Panasonic S1H
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Canon R3
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      Full Frame

      24.1 MP

      Canon R10
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a7S III
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      Full Frame

      12.1 MP

      Canon Rebel T5
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      APS-C

      18.0 MP

      Canon 5DS
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      Full Frame

      50.6 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus SZ-12 Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO1,6001,600
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        Light226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz)
        Orientation Sensor
      WEAKNESSES Olympus SZ-12 Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR
        Small Sensor1/2.3-inch1/2-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor14 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Screen TypeFixedFixed
        Low Resolution Screen460k dot460k dot
        No Viewfinder
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/1700 sec1/1000 sec
        Low Max Continuous Shooting0.6 fps1.6 fps
        No External Flash Connectivity
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201280 x 720
        No Microphone Input
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing

      Screen

      Screen

      Olympus SZ-12 has a 3.0" screen with 460k dot resolution and Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR has a 3.50" screen with 460k dot resolution. Both have Fixed screens. Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment and most importantly a Touch-to-Focus functionality (available only on Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR) allowing users to select a specific point on the screen where they want the camera to focus. This feature can be helpful for achieving precise focus in both photo and video recording.

      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-12 features a 14 megapixel 1/2.3-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 80 - 1,600. Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR features a 12 megapixel 1/2-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 6.4 x 4.8 mm and a total area of 23 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 1,600 and expands to 100 - 3,200 in boosted mode.

      Photography Features

      Olympus SZ-12 can take pictures up to 4288 x 3216 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4288 x 2416, 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1600 x 1200, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480. Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR is equipped with EXR processor and can take pictures up to 4000 x 3000 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 4000 x 2248, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1584, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080 with 4:3, 16:9 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus SZ-12 comes with LI-50B battery pack with battery life of 220 shots and Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR comes with NP-45A battery pack.


      External Storage Slots

      Olympus SZ-12 has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot. Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR has a single SD/SDHC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/1700 sec on Olympus SZ-12, and up to 1/1000 sec on Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR. Olympus SZ-12 can shoot continuously up to 0.6 fps. Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR can shoot continuously up to 1.6 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 3.90 m on Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus SZ-12 body has dimensions of 106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57") and Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR body has dimensions of 98 x 59 x 20 mm (3.86 x 2.32 x 0.79"). Olympus SZ-12 weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) and Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR weighs 158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz).

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

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      69 mm

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      98 mm

      59 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus SZ-12 and Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      Olympus SZ-12 and Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      POOR
      48
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      AVERAGE
      66
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      67
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      AVERAGE
      63
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      70
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      GOOD
      72
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      74
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      •   Orientation Sensor

      Street Photography

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      GOOD
      83
      •   Small Sensor
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      EXCELLENT
      88
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz)

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus SZ-12 and Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR and give them scores of 54 and 53 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      OVERALL
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      OVERALL
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      Sensor

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      POOR
      46
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 14 Megapixel
      •   80 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO
      POOR
      45
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   1,600 Highest Native ISO

      Photo

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      AVERAGE
      59
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1700 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 0.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity
      AVERAGE
      57
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/1000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 1.6 fps
      •   No External Flash Connectivity

      Video

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720

      Focusing

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      GOOD
      75
      •   Touch-to-Focus
      •   No Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      POOR
      53
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder
      GOOD
      73
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Large Screen - 3.50"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 460k dot
      •   No Viewfinder

      Connectivity

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      BAD
      28
      •   No HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus SZ-12

      Fujifilm FinePix Z700EXR

      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 220 shots
      POOR
      49
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 158 g (0.35 lb / 5.57 oz)
      •   Internal Storage


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