Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z270 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z270 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z270 (1/2.5") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") posses totally different sensor size.

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The EX-Z270 was revealed 4 years before the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z270 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z270 grades versus the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z270 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z270 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z270 enjoys outside measurements of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 111 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z270 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z270 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing specifications. The visual underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z270 and XZ-2 iHS.

Plainly, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The EX-Z270 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field harder and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will produce extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older EX-Z270 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.