Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax K-1 II

Here, we are evaluating the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and K-1 II (Full frame) boast different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was introduced 6 years earlier than the K-1 II and that is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise view of how the XZ-2 iHS scores vs the K-1 II in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got 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) and the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the K-1 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and K-1 II is 85 and 55 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reading through specs. The visual below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and K-1 II.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Pentax K-1 II will give you extra detail using its extra 24MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older XZ-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.