Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH3

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is very well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and FH3 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was announced 2 years after the FH3 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XZ-2 iHS scores vs the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FH3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the FH3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and FH3 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading through a spec sheet. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and FH3.

As you can see, the two cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS with its larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH3 will give extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.