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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100 front
Portability
87
Imaging
52
Features
65
Overall
57

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Key Specs

Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Launched December 2012
Panasonic ZS100
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-250mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 312g - 111 x 65 x 44mm
  • Announced January 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ100
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS200
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS100, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and ZS100 (20MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and ZS100 (1") boast different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was released 4 years before the ZS100 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the ZS100 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Panasonic ZS100

 XZ-2 iHS ZS100 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS100 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 ZS100 XZ-2 iHS 
AnnouncedJanuary 2016December 2012Newer by 37 months
Display resolution1040k920kCrisper display (+120k dot)

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS100

 XZ-2 iHS ZS100 
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features 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) and the Panasonic ZS100 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 312 grams (0.69 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS100 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the ZS100.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and ZS100 is 85 and 87 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and ZS100.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS due to its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic ZS100 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 8MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Portrait photography features
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manual focus
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
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you can focus manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detect focusing
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS100 Street photography information
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
heavier than average in class (346 grams)
78
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
lighter than average in class (312 grams)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS100 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (340 CIPA)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
67
silent shooting (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking focus
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS100 Travel photography features
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good battery power (340 shots)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average in class (346 grams)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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lighter than average in class (312g)
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS100 as a Landscape photography camera
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manual focus
rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
good battery power (340 shots)
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
68
you can focus manually
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS100 Vlogging details
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rather wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than average in class (346g)
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pretty wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lighter than average in class (312 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing microphone socket
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS100 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS100
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus XZ-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS100
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ100
Category Small Sensor Compact Large Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-12-18 2016-01-05
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1"
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 41.5mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3968 x 2976 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 12800 12800
Maximum boosted ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW data
Min boosted ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 35 49
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 4.8 2.7
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 920 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 9.9fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.60 m (ISO 800) 8.00 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 4K/UHD (3840 x 2160 @ 30p/24p), 1920 x 1080 @ 60p/60i/30p/24p, 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 346g (0.76 lbs) 312g (0.69 lbs)
Physical dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 111 x 65 x 44mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 49 70
DXO Color Depth score 20.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.3 12.5
DXO Low light score 216 559
Other
Battery life 340 shots 300 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $450 $700