Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm JX370 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm JX370 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very well matched but the Fujifilm JX370 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm JX370 was introduced 16 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm JX370 grades against the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX370 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX370 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX370 offers physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 124 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm JX370 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX370 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions only by checking specs. The picture below might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX370 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JX370 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Fujifilm JX370 will give you more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX370 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.