Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic TS5

Here is a thorough comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and TS5 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TS5 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was announced 6 months earlier than the TS5 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the TS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The whole galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides physical measurements 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 TS5 has specifications of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the TS5.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and TS5 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and TS5.

As you can see, both the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS having a larger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic TS5 will provide more detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively.