Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus E-420

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm XP120 vs Olympus E-420, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP120 (16MP) and E-420 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP120 (1/2.3") and E-420 (Four Thirds) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XP120 was brought out 8 years later than the E-420 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Fujifilm XP120 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-420 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Fujifilm XP120 scores versus the E-420 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix XP120 & Olympus E-420. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP120 Gallery & Olympus E-420 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP120 offers external measurements of 110mm x 71mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus E-420 has sizing of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm XP120 and the E-420.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP120 and E-420 is 91 and 77 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP120 and E-420.

As you can see, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP120 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm XP120 will deliver extra detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP120 will have an advantage in sensor technology.