FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-10

Here, we are analyzing the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The F70EXR was manufactured 4 years prior to the XZ-10 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise summation of how the F70EXR grades versus the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR versus Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the F70EXR and the XZ-10.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the F70EXR and XZ-10 is 93 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by going through specs. The picture below should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the F70EXR and XZ-10.

All in all, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The F70EXR featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Olympus XZ-10 will produce extra detail due to its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.