Fujifilm X100V vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Following is a extended review of the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X100V (26MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm X100V (APS-C) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X100V was revealed 7 years after the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm X100V being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm X100V matches up against the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm X100V and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X100V Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X100V offers exterior dimensions of 128mm x 75mm x 53mm (5.0" x 3.0" x 2.1") accompanied by a weight of 478 grams (1.05 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).

Analyze the Fujifilm X100V and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm X100V versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X100V and XZ-2 iHS is 79 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X100V and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm X100V using its bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Fujifilm X100V will render more detail because of its extra 14MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X100V will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.