Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FH7

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic FH7, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and FH7 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and FH7 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was introduced 16 months after the FH7 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH7 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic FH7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the FH7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and FH7 is 85 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at specifications. The picture here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and FH7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic FH7 will resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more recent XZ-2 iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.