Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2
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![Olympus XZ-1 front Olympus XZ-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-XZ-1/Olympus-XZ-1-front.jpg)
![Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2/Panasonic-FH2-front.jpg)
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
- Revealed January 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the resolutions of the XZ-1 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) and the XZ-1 (1/1.63") and FH2 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.
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The XZ-1 was released within a month of the FH2 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XZ-1 scores against the FH2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-1 Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Panasonic FH2
XZ-1 | FH2 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+384k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Olympus XZ-1
FH2 | XZ-1 |
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Common features in the Olympus XZ-1 and Panasonic FH2
XZ-1 | FH2 | |||
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Revealed | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2011 | Similar generation |
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-1 offers outer measurements of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).
Look at the Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the XZ-1 against the FH2.
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-1 and FH2 is 88 and 96 respectively.
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-1 and FH2.
All in all, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-1 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-XZ-1-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-FH2-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus XZ-1 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications
Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus XZ-1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS16 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2011-01-26 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic V | Venus Engine IV |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.63" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 8.07 x 5.56mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 44.9mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3664 x 2752 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/3.1-6.5 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.5 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 614k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Display tech | OLED | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 275g (0.61 pounds) | 121g (0.27 pounds) |
Dimensions | 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") | 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 34 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 18.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.4 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 117 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 320 photographs | 270 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $567 | $149 |