Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
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- 20MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 427g - 125 x 72 x 37mm
- Introduced January 2016
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- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Here is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus PEN-F versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both sold by Olympus. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") boast totally different sensor size.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe PEN-F was manufactured 3 years later than the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.
Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the PEN-F scores versus the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN-F and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus PEN-F Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus PEN-F over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
PEN-F | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Introduced | January 2016 | December 2012 | Fresher by 38 months | |
Display type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating display | |
Display resolution | 1037k | 920k | Sharper display (+117k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Take selfies |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus PEN-F
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Common features in the Olympus PEN-F and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
PEN-F | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus PEN-F offers external measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") with a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Examine the Olympus PEN-F versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the PEN-F compared to the XZ-2 iHS.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the PEN-F and XZ-2 iHS is 84 and 85 respectively.
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The photograph underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and XZ-2 iHS.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will render greater detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more modern PEN-F is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.
Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus PEN-F vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus PEN-F | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN-F | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2016-01-27 | 2012-12-18 |
Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic VII | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/1.7" |
Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 224.9mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 20MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Highest Possible resolution | 5184 x 3888 | 3968 x 2976 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Min enhanced ISO | 80 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 81 | 35 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | - | f/1.8-2.5 |
Macro focusing distance | - | 1cm |
Number of lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 1,037 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic (optional) |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.62x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Max quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | - |
Continuous shutter rate | 10.0fps | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
Flash settings | Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 427g (0.94 lb) | 346g (0.76 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 125 x 72 x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 74 | 49 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 23.1 | 20.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.4 | 11.3 |
DXO Low light rating | 894 | 216 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 330 images | 340 images |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | Li-90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 seconds, custom) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Pricing at release | $1,000 | $450 |