Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic G5

Lets look more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic G5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and G5 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and G5 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was introduced 6 months later than the G5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick overview of how the XZ-2 iHS grades against the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic G5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the G5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and G5 is 85 and 74 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reviewing specs. The graphic here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and G5.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic G5 will offer extra detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively.