Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF6

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF6, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and GF6 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and GF6 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 3 months before the GF6 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 GF6 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up versus the GF6 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic GF6 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features physical measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic GF6 has proportions of 111mm x 65mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.5") and a weight of 323 grams (0.71 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic GF6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the GF6.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and GF6 is 85 and 87 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and GF6.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GF6 will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.