Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus 5010

Lets take a deeper look at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is pretty comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and 5010 (1/2.3") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was launched 5 years later than the 5010 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm XQ2 scores versus the 5010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm XQ2 & Olympus Stylus 5010. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Olympus 5010 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XQ2 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus 5010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 against the 5010.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XQ2 and 5010 is 92 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and 5010.

As you can tell, both of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm XQ2 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Olympus 5010 will show more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm XQ2 should have a benefit in sensor innovation.