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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
35
Overall
38
Fujifilm FinePix XP70 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 179g - 104 x 67 x 26mm
  • Released January 2014
  • Replaced the Fujifilm XP60
  • Successor is Fujifilm XP80
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus XZ-1, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm XP70 (16MP) and XZ-1 (10MP) and the Fujifilm XP70 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP70 was launched 2 years after the XZ-1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm XP70 matches up vs the XZ-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP70 over the Olympus XZ-1

 Fujifilm XP70 XZ-1 
LaunchedJanuary 2014January 2011Newer by 36 months

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Fujifilm XP70

 XZ-1 Fujifilm XP70 
Manually focus More precise focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution614k460kSharper screen (+154k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus XZ-1

 Fujifilm XP70 XZ-1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP70 has exterior dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP70 against the XZ-1.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP70 and XZ-1 is 93 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by checking specifications. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP70 and XZ-1.

Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm XP70 featuring a tinier sensor will make getting shallower depth of field tougher and the Fujifilm XP70 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XP70 will have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Portrait photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Portrait photography details
35
good MP (16MP)
includes face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
45
has manual focus
provides face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography highlights
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than competitors in class (275g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Sports photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography info
45
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (210 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking focus
good battery (320 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography factors
65
environment proof
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
terrible battery (210 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
62
good battery (320 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (275 grams)
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography details
40
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery (210 shots)
no Timelapse mode
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (320 per charge)
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/1.63")
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP70 Vlogging highlights
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
no external microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (275 grams)
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Fujifilm XP70 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP70 and Olympus XZ-1
 Fujifilm FinePix XP70Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP70 Olympus XZ-1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-01-06 2011-01-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 3664 x 2752
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dots 614k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, flash off, slow synchro Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p/60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 179 gr (0.39 lbs) 275 gr (0.61 lbs)
Dimensions 104 x 67 x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 34
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.4
DXO Low light rating not tested 117
Other
Battery life 210 shots 320 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45S Li-50B
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SC/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $199 $567