Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic GM1

Here is a extended review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic GM1, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and GM1 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 12 months before the GM1 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS scores versus the GM1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outer dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has sizing of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the GM1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and GM1 is 85 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it's difficult to visualise the gap in sensor sizing just by going through specifications. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and GM1.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Panasonic GM1 will provide more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older XZ-2 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.