Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6

Let's take a deeper look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is relatively well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and FH6 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 12 months later than the FH6 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS scores vs the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the FH6.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and FH6 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and FH6.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic FH6 will give greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS will have an edge in sensor tech.