Fujifilm JV150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm JV150 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JV150 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm JV150 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JV150 was announced 3 years before the XZ-2 iHS which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm JV150 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JV150 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm JV150 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 offers outside dimensions of 93mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm JV150 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JV150 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JV150 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The pic here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JV150 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JV150 having a tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm JV150 will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JV150 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.