Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-10

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.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X20 & Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery & Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

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.

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

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.