Fujifilm JZ100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JZ100 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm JZ100 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JZ100 was announced 11 months before the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ100 matches up vs the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ100 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm JZ100 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm JZ100 provides outer measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at the time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm JZ100 compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm JZ100 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The photograph underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ100 and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm JZ100 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more challenging and the Fujifilm JZ100 will offer you extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ100 is going to be behind in sensor tech.