Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1

Following is a in-depth overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZR1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the ZR1 (12MP) is pretty close but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and ZR1 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 3 years after the ZR1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a short summary of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the ZR1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZR1 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys physical 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 ZR1 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the ZR1.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the XZ-2 iHS and ZR1 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and ZR1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS features the bigger sensor which will make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more recent XZ-2 iHS is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.