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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
46
Overall
41
Fujifilm XF1 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm XF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F1.8-4.9) lens
  • 255g - 108 x 62 x 33mm
  • Released September 2012
Olympus XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is relatively close but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and XZ-10 (1/2.3") come with different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was announced 4 months earlier than the XZ-10 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm XF1 matches up versus the XZ-10 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XF1 over the Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm XF1 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Fujifilm XF1

 XZ-10 Fujifilm XF1 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm XF1 XZ-10 
LaunchedSeptember 2012January 2013Same age
Focus manually Very exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen size
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm XF1 enjoys outside dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-10 has proportions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 compared to the XZ-10.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XF1 and XZ-10 is 90 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizing simply by looking through specifications. The graphic here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XF1 and XZ-10.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XF1 features the bigger sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus XZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
42
manual focus
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
45
manual focus
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XF1
Street photography with Olympus XZ-10
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
no moving screen
very small sensor (2/3")
heavier than competitors (255g)
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Sports photography camera
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (2/3")
lack of phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
slow fps (5.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography information
60
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (255g)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
60
has built in flash
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
54
manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (2/3")
does not have Time Lapse function
53
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XF1 Vlogging advice
Olympus XZ-10 Vlogging advice
34
quite wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic socket
heavier than competitors (255g)
35
quite wide (26mm)
fast maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
does not have a selfie friendly display
no microphone socket
more heavy than competition (221 grams)
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Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XF1 and Olympus XZ-10
 Fujifilm XF1Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm XF1 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-09-17 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type EXRCMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 3200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 12800 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-4.9 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus distance 3cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear-curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 255 grams (0.56 lb) 221 grams (0.49 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 62 x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.2 not tested
DXO Low light score 199 not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-50 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $380 $428