Fujifilm JX550 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm JX550 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JX550 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm JX550 was manufactured 11 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm JX550 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix JX550 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm JX550 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm JX550 has physical dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm JX550 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm JX550 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JX550 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specifications. The graphic here may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JX550 and XZ-2 iHS.

To sum up, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JX550 featuring a tinier sensor is going to make shooting bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm JX550 will give greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JX550 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.