• 1/2 inch 30.7mm2
  • 12.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 175.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Fujifilm Z700EXR advantages over Olympus SZ-16

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.60 vs 1.34 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Thinner
    20 mm vs 39 mm
    Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
    Yes vs No
    Gives your movies a big-screen feel
  • Lighter weight
    158g vs 227g
    Lighter weight
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
    5 vs 3 shots
    Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)

Olympus SZ-16 advantages over Fujifilm Z700EXR

  • Less expensive
    $230 vs $280 (MSRP)
    Save money for lenses or accessories
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.0 vs f/3.9
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 175 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 270 vs 170 shots
    Capture more photos
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Shoots 1080p video
    Yes vs No
    You'll want this if you shoot video
  • More pixels
    16.0 vs 12.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    25 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    3.0 fps vs 1.6 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
  • Slow-motion videos
    Yes vs No
    Shoot slow-motion videos
  • Faster shutter
    1/2000 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures

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The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm XP10

Fujifilm Z700EXR
Fujifilm XP10
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Faster shutter

Compare Fujifilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm XP10

Olympus SZ-16
Fujifilm XP10
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Fujifilm XP10

Compared to Fujifilm Z800EXR

Fujifilm Z700EXR
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Less expensive

Compare Fujifilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm Z800EXR

Olympus SZ-16
Fujifilm Z800EXR
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $156
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Fujifilm Z800EXR

Compared to Fujifilm Z900EXR

Fujifilm Z700EXR
Fujifilm Z900EXR
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • HDMI out

Compare Fujifilm Z700EXR vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Olympus SZ-16
Fujifilm Z900EXR
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture
  • $120
  • 1/2 inch
  • Thinner
  • Lighter weight

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Fujifilm Z900EXR

Compared to Olympus SZ-12

Fujifilm Z700EXR
Olympus SZ-12
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Thinner
  • Shoots 24p video
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm Z700EXR vs Olympus SZ-12

Olympus SZ-16
Olympus SZ-12
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $128
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Olympus SZ-12

Compared to Olympus SZ-15

Fujifilm Z700EXR
Olympus SZ-15
  • $280
  • 1/2 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Thinner
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm Z700EXR vs Olympus SZ-15

Olympus SZ-16
Olympus SZ-15
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Olympus SZ-16 vs Olympus SZ-15

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