Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X20 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X20 (2/3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm X20 was released 5 months later than the XZ-2 iHS which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X20 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X20 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm X20 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm X20 enjoys outer measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") along with a weight of 353 grams (0.78 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X20 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm X20 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X20 and XZ-2 iHS is 83 and 85 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing technical specs. The visual here should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X20 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The Fujifilm X20 uses the bigger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult.