Olympus 1 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

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.

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.

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.

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.