Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
1 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Introduced | November 2013 | December 2012 | Fresher by 12 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Olympus 1
XZ-2 iHS | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
1 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
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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 |