Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

The following is a extensive analysis of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was released 11 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR matches up against the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has exterior dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and the XZ-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Fujifilm Z1000EXR will resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z1000EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.