FujiFilm JV200 vs Olympus XZ-1

Here is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm JV200 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the JV200 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the JV200 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The JV200 was brought out within a month of the XZ-1 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summation of how the JV200 matches up vs the XZ-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JV200 & Olympus XZ-1. The entire galleries are provided at FujiFilm JV200 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm JV200 offers outside dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the JV200 versus the XZ-1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the JV200 and XZ-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing simply by checking out specs. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the JV200 and XZ-1.

All in all, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The JV200 because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the FujiFilm JV200 will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively.