Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH27

Lets look closer at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and FH27 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and FH27 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 24 months after the FH27 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the FH27 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The full galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH27 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the FH27.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and FH27 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and FH27.

Plainly, both the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic FH27 will result in extra detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.