Olympus 1s vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus 1s and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both manufactured by Olympus. The image resolution of the 1s (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/1.7").

Photography Glossary

The 1s was introduced 2 years after the XZ-2 iHS which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus 1s being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 1s matches up versus the XZ-2 iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus Stylus 1s and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus 1s Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus 1s has external dimensions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Compare the Olympus 1s and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the 1s compared to the XZ-2 iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the 1s and XZ-2 iHS is 79 and 85 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by going through specs. The image here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the 1s and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect comparable quality of files but you need to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The newer 1s should have an advantage in sensor technology.