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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
93
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
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FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

FujiFilm F70EXR
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 27-270mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 205g - 99 x 59 x 23mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also referred to as FinePix F75EXR
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is very close but the F70EXR (1/2") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast totally different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was brought out 18 months prior to the XZ-1 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the F70EXR grades vs the XZ-1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm F70EXR over the Olympus XZ-1

 F70EXR XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the FujiFilm F70EXR

 XZ-1 F70EXR 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus XZ-1

 F70EXR XZ-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with exterior measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the F70EXR against the XZ-1.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the F70EXR and XZ-1.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The F70EXR uses the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged F70EXR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Portrait photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography info
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lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
45
focusing manually
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Street photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography details
55
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Sports photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography information
24
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
great battery life (320 CIPA)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography info
60
has built in flash
relatively wide (27mm)
great reach (270mm)
lack of Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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great battery life (320 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse function
more heavy than others in class (275 grams)
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm F70EXR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Landscape photography camera
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relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
54
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (320 CIPA)
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm F70EXR
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
28
relatively wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
31
decently wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
more heavy than others in class (275g)
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FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm F70EXR and Olympus XZ-1
 FujiFilm FinePix F70EXROlympus XZ-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR Olympus XZ-1
Also called FinePix F75EXR -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.4 x 4.8mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 30.7mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3616 x 2712 3664 x 2752
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-270mm (10.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.6 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.20 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, Forced Flash, Suppressed Flash, Slow Synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 205g (0.45 lbs) 275g (0.61 lbs)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $280 $567