Casio EX-H15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a thorough analysis of the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-H15 (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty similar but the EX-H15 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The EX-H15 was unveiled 3 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the EX-H15 grades vs the XZ-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-H15 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-H15 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-H15 has got external dimensions of 101mm x 60mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.1") with a weight of 161 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-H15 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the EX-H15 compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-H15 and XZ-2 iHS is 93 and 85 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the gap between sensor sizing just by going over technical specs. The graphic below should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-H15 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of those cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The EX-H15 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh tougher and the Casio EX-H15 will offer extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-H15 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.