Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus XZ-1

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm JX370 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") boast different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was released 7 months after the XZ-1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX370 scores vs the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm JX370 features outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX370 versus Olympus XZ-1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 and the XZ-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX370 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX370 and XZ-1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm JX370 due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm JX370 will provide you with extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm JX370 provides a benefit in sensor technology.