FujiFilm JX350 vs Olympus XZ-1

Here, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the resolutions of the JX350 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the JX350 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The JX350 was announced about the same time to the XZ-1 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the JX350 matches up against the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JX350 and Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JX350 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JX350 provides outside measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the FujiFilm JX350 and Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the JX350 and the XZ-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JX350 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below should give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JX350 and XZ-1.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The JX350 using its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the FujiFilm JX350 will provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.