Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX10
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Introduced December 2012
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-72mm (F1.4-2.8) lens
- 310g - 106 x 60 x 42mm
- Revealed September 2016
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-LX15
- Earlier Model is Panasonic LX7
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Overview
Below is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic LX10, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and LX10 (20MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and LX10 (1") have different sensor sizes.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe XZ-2 iHS was brought out 4 years before the LX10 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.
Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the LX10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Panasonic LX10
XZ-2 iHS | LX10 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX10 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
LX10 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
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Revealed | September 2016 | December 2012 | More recent by 45 months | |
Display resolution | 1040k | 920k | Sharper display (+120k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic LX10
XZ-2 iHS | LX10 | |||
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Manually focus | Very exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Tilting | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display dimensions | |
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Physical Comparison
If you are going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has sizing of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).
See the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic LX10 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the LX10.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and LX10 is 85 and 88 respectively.
Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at technical specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and LX10.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Panasonic LX10 will resolve extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The older XZ-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic LX10 Specifications
Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-LX15 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2012-12-18 | 2016-09-19 |
Body design | Compact | Large Sensor Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 41.5mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixel | 20 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3968 x 2976 | 5472 x 3648 |
Highest native ISO | 12800 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW support | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | - | 80 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 24-72mm (3.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/1.8-2.5 | f/1.4-2.8 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 4.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Tilting |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920 thousand dot | 1,040 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/4000s |
Max quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 8.60 m (ISO 800) | 12.10 m (at Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless | Auto, Auto w/ red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On w/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MP4, H.264, AAC |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 346g (0.76 pounds) | 310g (0.68 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") | 106 x 60 x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 49 | 20 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 20.4 | 22.8 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 11.3 | 12.5 |
DXO Low light rating | 216 | 581 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 340 pictures | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | Li-90B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 sec (3 shots)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at release | $450 | $700 |