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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
83 Imaging
38 Features
57 Overall
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Fujifilm X10 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85 Imaging
37 Features
67 Overall
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Fujifilm X10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 350g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Successor is Fujifilm X20
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Revealed December 2012
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

On this page, we will be comparing the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar but the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") provide different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X10 was introduced 5 months prior to the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm X10 grades versus the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X10 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Fujifilm X10

		

		

			
 XZ-2 iHS Fujifilm X10 
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution920k460kCrisper screen (+460k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

		

		

			
 Fujifilm X10 XZ-2 iHS 
RevealedJuly 2012December 2012Similar age
Manual focus  More precise focus
Selfie screen  Neither comes with selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you're planning to carry your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X10 comes with exterior dimensions of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm X10 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm X10 versus the XZ-2 iHS.
Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison
Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X10 and XZ-2 iHS is 83 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X10 and XZ-2 iHS.
Clearly, both cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X10 uses the bigger sensor which should make achieving bokeh less difficult.
	
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Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Fujifilm X10 as a Portrait photography camera
 Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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 has manual focus
 above average flash sync (1/1,000 seconds)
 offers face detection autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (2/3")
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 manual focus
 provides face detect autofocus
 supports RAW files
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Street photography information
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography information
58
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 screen does not articulate
 very small sensor (2/3")
 more heavy than competitors in class (350g)
66
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 heavier than others (346g)
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Sports Comparison
 Fujifilm X10 as a Sports photography camera
 Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
44
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers tracking autofocus
 great battery life (270 shots)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 very small sensor (2/3")
 does not have phase detect autofocus
43
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides tracking focus
 better than average battery pack (340 shots)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Travel photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography features
60
 great battery life (270 per charge)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 lack of Timelapse mode
 more heavy than competitors in class (350 grams)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 display is not selfie friendly
61
 better than average battery pack (340 shots)
 flash built-in
 decently wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 heavier than others (346 grams)
 resolution not great (12 megapixels)
 display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Fujifilm X10 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography highlights
55
 has manual focus
 relatively wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 good sized screen (2.8")
 image stabilization (Optical)
 delivers RAW formats
 great battery life (270 per charge)
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 very small sensor (2/3")
 lack of Timelapse mode
55
 manual focus
 decently wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 pretty good screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports RAW files
 better than average battery pack (340 CIPA)
 cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
 resolution not great (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/1.7")
 missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Fujifilm X10
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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 relatively wide (28mm)
 great max aperture (f2.0)
 image stabilization (Optical)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 display is not selfie friendly
 lack of external microphone support
 more heavy than competitors in class (350 grams)
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 decently wide (28mm)
 fast max aperture (f1.8)
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detect autofocus
 good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 comes with mic socket
 display isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than others (346 grams)
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			Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Fujifilm X10Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X10 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-07-11 2012-12-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip EXR -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS I CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 3200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 49 35
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 4.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (tunnel) Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder coverage 85% -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 9.00 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (70, 30 fps), 320 x 240 (120 fps), 320 x 112 (200 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 350 grams (0.77 lbs) 346 grams (0.76 lbs)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 50 49
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 11.3
DXO Low light score 245 216
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $600 $450