Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS35

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS35, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and ZS35 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and ZS35 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was revealed 12 months before the ZS35 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS scores vs the ZS35 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS35 Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys physical 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 ZS35 has measurements of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS35 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS against the ZS35.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and ZS35 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor sizing just by viewing specs. The photograph underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and ZS35.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS with its larger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Panasonic ZS35 will render more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older XZ-2 iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.