Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Below, we will be comparing the Olympus XZ-10 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively close but the XZ-10 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") feature different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-10 was released 2 months later than the XZ-2 iHS and they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the XZ-10 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-10 has external dimensions of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-10 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-10 and XZ-2 iHS is 91 and 85 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-10 and XZ-2 iHS.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The XZ-10 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher.