Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10
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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
- 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
- Revealed January 2012
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
- 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
- Introduced January 2013

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview
On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm JX550 was introduced 13 months prior to the XZ-10 which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm JX550 grades vs the XZ-10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX550 over the Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm JX550 | XZ-10 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Fujifilm JX550
XZ-10 | Fujifilm JX550 | |||
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Introduced | January 2013 | ![]() | January 2012 | More modern by 13 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focus | ||
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus XZ-10
Fujifilm JX550 | XZ-10 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm JX550 offers exterior dimensions 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-10 has specifications of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 versus Olympus XZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the XZ-10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JX550 and XZ-10 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through technical specs. The image underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and XZ-10.
As you can tell, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Fujifilm JX550 to render greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm JX550 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix JX550 | Olympus Stylus XZ-10 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2012-01-05 | 2013-01-30 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3216 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 35 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 26-130mm (5.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.5-6.3 | f/1.8-2.7 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 920 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.50 m | - |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 113 grams (0.25 pounds) | 221 grams (0.49 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") | 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 240 shots |
Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | Li-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch pricing | $200 | $428 |