Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic FZ200

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FZ200, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the FZ200 (12MP) is very close but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and FZ200 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 6 months after the FZ200 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the FZ200 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has outside 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 FZ200 has measurements of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic FZ200 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the FZ200.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and FZ200 is 85 and 65 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes merely by looking through technical specs. The image here should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and FZ200.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS has the larger sensor which will make achieving bokeh less difficult.