Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS10

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic TS10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the TS10 (14MP) is fairly well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TS10 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was released 2 years after the TS10 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the TS10 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic TS10 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides external measurements 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 TS10 has sizing of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic TS10 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the TS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and TS10 is 85 and 93 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and TS10.

As you can see, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a larger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic TS10 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The younger XZ-2 iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.