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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7

Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 front
Portability
91
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 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
  • Introduced December 2012
Panasonic ZS7
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Launched July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
  • Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview

The following is a thorough comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the ZS7 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and ZS7 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 18 months after the ZS7 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS scores vs the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Panasonic ZS7

 XZ-2 iHS ZS7 
LaunchedDecember 2012July 2011Newer by 18 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k460kClearer display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS

 ZS7 XZ-2 iHS 

Common features in the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS7

 XZ-2 iHS ZS7 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with outside 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 ZS7 has proportions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the ZS7.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and ZS7 is 85 and 91 respectively.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 top view buttons comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The pic below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and ZS7.

To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS contains the larger sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field less difficult. The newer XZ-2 iHS is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 sensor size comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Portrait photography highlights
46
manual focus
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
21
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography info
Panasonic ZS7 Street photography info
66
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS7 Sports photography advice
43
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (340 CIPA)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect autofocus
27
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS7 Travel photography features
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good battery (340 per charge)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
no Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
63
lighter than others in class (218 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS7
55
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW formats
good battery (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12MP)
small sensor size (1/1.7")
no Timelapse function
38
really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS7 Vlogging highlights
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reasonably wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (346 grams)
30
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (218g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Panasonic ZS7
 Olympus XZ-2 iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus XZ-2 iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7
Other name - Lumix DMC-TZ10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-12-18 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/1.7" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 7.44 x 5.58mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3968 x 2976 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 12800 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 35 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/1.8-2.5 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 4.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 8.60 m (ISO 800) 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 346 gr (0.76 lbs) 218 gr (0.48 lbs)
Dimensions 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 49 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 216 not tested
Other
Battery life 340 photographs -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID Li-90B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $450 $350