Fujifilm X100S vs Olympus XZ-10

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm X100S and Olympus XZ-10, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100S (16MP) and XZ-10 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100S (APS-C) and XZ-10 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X100S was announced 6 months later than the XZ-10 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100S being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus XZ-10 being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm X100S scores against the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X100S and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X100S Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X100S comes with outside dimensions of 127mm x 74mm x 54mm (5.0" x 2.9" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-10 has dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100S and Olympus XZ-10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X100S compared to the XZ-10.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X100S and XZ-10 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to see the difference in sensor sizing purely by seeing technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X100S and XZ-10.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X100S using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X100S will produce more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.