Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Following is a complete assessment of the Olympus E-P2 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P2 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the E-P2 (Four Thirds) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") use different sensor size.

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The E-P2 was introduced 3 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the E-P2 matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-P2 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus E-P2 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-P2 has got outside dimensions of 121mm x 70mm x 36mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.4") along with a weight of 355 grams (0.78 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the E-P2 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the E-P2 and XZ-2 iHS is 86 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specs. The picture underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P2 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The E-P2 provides the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF less difficult. The more aged E-P2 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.