Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm XQ2 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the Fujifilm XQ2 (2/3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") come with different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm XQ2 was brought out 2 years later than the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm XQ2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm XQ2 grades against the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm XQ2 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm XQ2 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XQ2 provides external dimensions of 100mm x 59mm x 33mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm XQ2 against the XZ-2 iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XQ2 and XZ-2 iHS is 92 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm XQ2 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact megapixels but different sensor sizing. The Fujifilm XQ2 features the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF easier. The more modern Fujifilm XQ2 should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.