Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF2

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic GF2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is very well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and GF2 (Four Thirds) posses different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 23 months after the GF2 making them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the GF2 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GF2 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has proportions of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") along with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic GF2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the GF2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and GF2 is 85 and 88 respectively.

Usually, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at specs. The image underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and GF2.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS includes the tinier sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The fresher XZ-2 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.