Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Lets look much closer at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and both are designed by Olympus. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-15 (16MP) and XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the SZ-15 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-15 was brought out 7 months later than the XZ-2 iHS so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-15 grades against the XZ-2 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 enjoys outer measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-15 vs the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and XZ-2 iHS is 88 and 85 respectively.

More often than not, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The SZ-15 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-15 will provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern SZ-15 will have an advantage in sensor tech.