Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty similar but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and S1 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was released 24 months later than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got external measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the S1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and S1 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Quite often, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS provides the bigger sensor which should make getting shallower depth of field easier. The newer XZ-2 iHS will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.