Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-10

The following is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 20 months after the XZ-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the XZ-10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus Stylus XZ-10. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Olympus XZ-10 Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outside measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus XZ-10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the XZ-10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and XZ-10 is 80 and 91 respectively.

Often, it is hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X30 and XZ-10.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 includes the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X30 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.