Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-1

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X20 was announced 2 years later than the XZ-1 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X20 matches up vs the XZ-1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X20 has external measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

See the Fujifilm X20 and Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm X20 and the XZ-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and XZ-1 is 83 and 88 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specs. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and XZ-1.

All in all, both the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X20 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Fujifilm X20 will provide more detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X20 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.