Fujifilm XP200 vs Olympus E-450

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus E-450, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm XP200 (16MP) and E-450 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP200 (1/2.3") and E-450 (Four Thirds) provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XP200 was brought out 4 years later than the E-450 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm XP200 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-450 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XP200 scores against the E-450 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix XP200 and Olympus E-450. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP200 Gallery and Olympus E-450 Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XP200 enjoys outer dimensions of 116mm x 71mm x 30mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 1.2") along with a weight of 232 grams (0.51 lbs) and the Olympus E-450 has proportions of 130mm x 91mm x 53mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm XP200 and Olympus E-450 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm XP200 and the E-450.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP200 and E-450 is 90 and 77 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching technical specs. The photograph below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP200 and E-450.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XP200 due to its smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm XP200 will render more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm XP200 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.