Fujifilm XP80 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a extended comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm XP80 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Fujifilm XP80 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm XP80 was brought out 2 years later than the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm XP80 scores versus the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm XP80 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm XP80 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm XP80 features outer dimensions of 104mm x 67mm x 26mm (4.1" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

See the Fujifilm XP80 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm XP80 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP80 and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing merely by viewing technical specs. The visual below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XP80 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XP80 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Fujifilm XP80 will provide you with more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP80 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.