Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH2

On this page, we are looking at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the FH2 (14MP) is very well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and FH2 (1/2.3") offer totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 24 months later than the FH2 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summation of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the FH2 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH2 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH2 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the FH2.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and FH2 is 85 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements purely by looking at specifications. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and FH2.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS because of its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic FH2 will give you greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The fresher XZ-2 iHS is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.