Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-1

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 18 months after the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm X10 matches up vs the XZ-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X10 & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X10 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 has external dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-1 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 against the XZ-1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and XZ-1 is 83 and 88 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X10 and XZ-1.

Clearly, both the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X10 having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X10 will give extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm X10 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.