Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus XZ-1

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was released 12 months after the XZ-1 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up versus the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Olympus XZ-1. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 features exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 against the XZ-1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JZ100 and XZ-1 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Sometimes, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reading through technical specs. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm JZ100 and XZ-1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm JZ100 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh more challenging and the Fujifilm JZ100 will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm JZ100 will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.