Fujifilm XP150 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP150 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm XP150 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") offer different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP150 was launched 11 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm XP150 grades against the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix XP150 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XP150 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP150 has physical dimensions of 103mm x 71mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.8" x 1.1") and a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XP150 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP150 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP150 and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is very hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes merely by checking out technical specs. The picture below should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP150 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XP150 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Fujifilm XP150 will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm XP150 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.