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Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Released November 2013
  • New Model is Olympus 1s
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 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
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Olympus 1 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/1.7").

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The 1 was unveiled 12 months later than the XZ-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick view of how the 1 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 1 XZ-2 iHS 
IntroducedNovember 2013December 2012Fresher by 12 months
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus 1

 XZ-2 iHS 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 1 XZ-2 iHS 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display sizing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus 1 provides outside measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst 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).

Contrast the Olympus 1 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the 1 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the 1 and XZ-2 iHS is 79 and 85 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing only by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels and you can expect similar quality of files although you should consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent 1 should have a benefit in sensor technology.

Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
48
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/2,000 seconds)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
46
you can focus manually
provides face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 Street photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography details
70
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
has touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
66
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
heavier than others in class (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography advice
43
image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
has no phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides tracking autofocus
great battery power (340 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
61
better than average battery power (410 CIPA)
has touch to focus
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (300mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
61
great battery power (340 CIPA)
built-in flash
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than others in class (346 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (410 shots)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/1.7")
lack of Time Lapse mode
55
you can focus manually
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus 1
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
32
rather wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
36
really wide (28mm)
very good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
heavier than others in class (346g)
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Olympus Stylus 1Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Company Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-11-25 2012-12-18
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic VI -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Highest resolution 3968 x 2976 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 12800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 25 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 4.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 7.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/2000s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402g (0.89 pounds) 346g (0.76 pounds)
Dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 51 49
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 11.3
DXO Low light rating 179 216
Other
Battery life 410 photos 340 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $700 $450