Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 4 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.