FujiFilm T300 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

The following is a detailed assessment of the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the T300 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the T300 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have different sensor sizing.

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The T300 was unveiled 17 months before the XZ-2 iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise overview of how the T300 matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix T300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at FujiFilm T300 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm T300 enjoys exterior dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm T300 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the T300 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the T300 and XZ-2 iHS is 94 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is very tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the T300 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can see, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The T300 having a smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh more challenging and the FujiFilm T300 will show extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively. The more aged T300 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.