Olympus XZ-10 vs Panasonic FH2

Below, we are matching up the Olympus XZ-10 versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-10 (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XZ-10 was revealed 2 years after the FH2 which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the XZ-10 matches up vs the FH2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus XZ-10 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-10 Gallery & Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-10 provides outside measurements of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has specifications of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-10 versus the FH2.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-10 and FH2 is 91 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading specifications. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-10 and FH2.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to deliver extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer XZ-10 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.