Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX90

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and FX90 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was introduced 16 months later than the FX90 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a concise overview of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the FX90 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") and a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic FX90 has proportions of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the FX90.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and FX90 is 85 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The photograph here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and FX90.

Plainly, both of these cameras offer the same exact megapixels but not the same sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS includes the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult. The fresher XZ-2 iHS is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.