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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
83
Imaging
38
Features
59
Overall
46
Fujifilm X20 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm X20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 353g - 117 x 70 x 57mm
  • Announced April 2013
  • Succeeded the Fujifilm X10
  • Renewed by Fujifilm X30
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Below is a in-depth assessment of the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 3 months later than the XZ-10 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X20 scores against the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X20 over the Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm X20 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Fujifilm X20

 XZ-10 Fujifilm X20 
Display size3"2.8"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm X20 XZ-10 
LaunchedApril 2013January 2013Same age
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X20 offers outside dimensions 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 XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 against the XZ-10.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X20 and XZ-10 is 83 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X20 and XZ-10.

Clearly, the two cameras come with the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 comes with the larger sensor which will make getting shallower DOF less difficult.

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Portrait photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography information
46
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/1,000s)
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
45
has manual focus
supports face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Street photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Street photography information
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen is fixed
small sensor size (2/3")
heavier than others (353g)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 shots)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor size (2/3")
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X20
Travel photography with Olympus XZ-10
60
better than average battery (270 per charge)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than others (353 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
60
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-10 Landscape photography details
55
manual focus
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (2.8")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (270 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (2/3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
53
has manual focus
really wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X20 Vlogging details
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging details
31
relatively wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
heavier than others (353 grams)
35
really wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic socket
heavier than competitors in class (221g)
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Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus XZ-10
 Fujifilm X20Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X20 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-04-29 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focusing distance 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.8 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (tunnel) None
Viewfinder coverage 85 percent -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 12.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/1000 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 353g (0.78 pounds) 221g (0.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 117 x 70 x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 pictures 240 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-50 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $500 $428