Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus 7000

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and 7000 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X20 was revealed 4 years later than the 7000 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X20 grades vs the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 & Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Olympus 7000 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys physical measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7000 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus 7000 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the 7000.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and 7000 is 83 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is hard to see the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and 7000.

As you can see, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 offers the bigger sensor which should make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X20 will have a benefit in sensor technology.