Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3

Here is a complete overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and SZ3 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and SZ3 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured very close to the SZ3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the SZ3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the SZ3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and SZ3 is 85 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by going through specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and SZ3.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic SZ3 will show extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs a little more aggressively.