Fujifilm XF1 vs Olympus XZ-1

Here, we will be looking at the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XF1 (12MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the Fujifilm XF1 (2/3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") posses totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm XF1 was unveiled 20 months after the XZ-1 which makes them a generation away from one another. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm XF1 scores vs the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XF1 & Olympus XZ-1. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm XF1 Gallery & Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XF1 has external dimensions of 108mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 255 grams (0.56 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-1 has measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XF1 versus Olympus XZ-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XF1 and the XZ-1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XF1 and XZ-1 is 90 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XF1 and XZ-1.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm XF1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Fujifilm XF1 will offer you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent Fujifilm XF1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.