Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 has outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z35 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind in sensor technology.