Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF5

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic GF5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the GF5 (12MP) is relatively well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and GF5 (Four Thirds) posses totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed 9 months later than the GF5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the XZ-2 iHS scores vs the GF5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5. The full galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GF5 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features outer dimensions 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 GF5 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic GF5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the GF5.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and GF5 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and GF5.

As you can tell, both cameras have the same megapixel count albeit not the same sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field tougher. The newer XZ-2 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.