Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FS15

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FS15, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the FS15 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and FS15 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 3 years later than the FS15 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the FS15 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FS15 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers 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 FS15 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the FS15.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and FS15 is 85 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing purely by checking technical specs. The photograph here may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and FS15.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have got the exact same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS has the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler. The younger XZ-2 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.