Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX75

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FX75, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is very close but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and FX75 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the FX75 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick summation of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the FX75 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FX75 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX75 has dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FX75 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the FX75.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and FX75 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and FX75.

Plainly, both of these cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic FX75 will provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher XZ-2 iHS should have an edge in sensor innovation.