Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below, we will be reviewing the Casio EX-100 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-100 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/1.7").

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The EX-100 was launched 14 months after the XZ-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-100 matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-100 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are available at Casio EX-100 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-100 features external measurements of 119mm x 67mm x 50mm (4.7" x 2.6" x 2.0") having a weight of 389 grams (0.86 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).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-100 compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-100 and XZ-2 iHS is 83 and 85 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-100 and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP therefore you can expect comparable quality of files though you will need to consider the age of the cameras into account. The more recent EX-100 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.