Fujifilm JZ200 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm JZ200 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm JZ200 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm JZ200 was released 11 months before the XZ-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm JZ200 grades versus the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix JZ200 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm JZ200 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JZ200 features external measurements of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 135 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm JZ200 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm JZ200 compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm JZ200 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Often, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm JZ200 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, both of these cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm JZ200 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm JZ200 will render extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm JZ200 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.