Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a complete review of the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm JX500 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm JX500 was manufactured 11 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JX500 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX500 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX500 features exterior measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX500 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The graphic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm JX500 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX500 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF trickier and the Fujifilm JX500 will render more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX500 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.