Fujifilm F660EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below, we will be matching up the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm F660EXR (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm F660EXR (1/2") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm F660EXR was brought out 11 months before the XZ-2 iHS and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm F660EXR matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix F660EXR & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm F660EXR Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm F660EXR features outside measurements of 104mm x 59mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 217 grams (0.48 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm F660EXR and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm F660EXR compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm F660EXR and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm F660EXR and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, both cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm F660EXR because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field trickier and the Fujifilm F660EXR will deliver more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm F660EXR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.