FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a complete review of the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the F70EXR (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable but the F70EXR (1/2") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The F70EXR was released 4 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the F70EXR scores against the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm F70EXR features external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the F70EXR vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing merely by going through technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The F70EXR featuring a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will provide greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The older F70EXR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.