Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-1

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 3 years later than the XZ-1 and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the XZ-1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 provides exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus XZ-1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm X30 against the XZ-1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and XZ-1 is 80 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and XZ-1.

As you can see, both of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X30 with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Fujifilm X30 will deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures much more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X30 provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.