Olympus SP-610UZ vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Here is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was introduced 23 months earlier than the XZ-2 iHS which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the SP-610UZ grades versus the XZ-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has got outer measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SP-610UZ versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the SP-610UZ vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SP-610UZ and XZ-2 iHS is 79 and 85 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by going through technical specs. The visual below will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SP-610UZ and XZ-2 iHS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The SP-610UZ having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus SP-610UZ will show more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots much more aggressively. The older SP-610UZ will be behind with regard to sensor tech.