Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we are looking at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is very close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 21 months after the XZ-2 iHS making them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm X30 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X30 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and XZ-2 iHS is 80 and 85 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions only by viewing specs. The image here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras provide the same megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 contains the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field easier. The more recent Fujifilm X30 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.