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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
23
Overall
32

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Released December 2012
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Overview

In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the F5 (14MP) is very comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and F5 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed within a month of the F5 and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Panasonic F5

 XZ-2 iHS F5 
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 F5 XZ-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic F5

 XZ-2 iHS F5 
IntroducedDecember 2012January 2013Same age
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic F5 has proportions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the F5.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and F5 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and F5.

Clearly, each of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Panasonic F5 will provide more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos far more aggressively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic F5
46
you can focus manually
features face detection focus
saves RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
29
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic F5 Street photography information
66
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (346g)
56
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic F5 Sports photography information
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
great battery (340 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect auto focus
33
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
61
great battery (340 shots)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than average in class (346 grams)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
68
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic F5
55
you can focus manually
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
great battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Time Lapse mode
33
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count decent (14MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic F5 Vlogging advice
36
pretty wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (346 grams)
28
pretty wide (28mm)
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic F5
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus XZ-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-12-18 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 -
Highest Possible resolution 3968 x 2976 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 35 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 8s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 8.60 m (ISO 800) 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 346 grams (0.76 pounds) 121 grams (0.27 pounds)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light score 216 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photos 250 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $450 $100