FujiFilm Z70 vs Olympus 1

Its time to look more in depth at the FujiFilm Z70 versus Olympus 1, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Z70 (12MP) and the 1 (12MP) is very comparable but the Z70 (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") provide totally different sensor size.

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The Z70 was introduced 4 years before the 1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm Z70 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z70 grades vs the 1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix Z70 & Olympus Stylus 1. The whole galleries are available at FujiFilm Z70 Gallery & Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The FujiFilm Z70 offers exterior measurements of 91mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Olympus 1 has specifications of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm Z70 versus Olympus 1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z70 and the 1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z70 and 1 is 96 and 79 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizing only by going through a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z70 and 1.

Clearly, both cameras have the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The Z70 has the smaller sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field tougher. The older Z70 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.