Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax P80

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Pentax P80, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the P80 (12MP) is fairly comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and P80 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was announced 3 years later than the P80 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the P80 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Pentax Optio P80. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax P80 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with external dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) and the Pentax P80 has sizing of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Pentax P80 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the P80.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and P80 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and P80.

All in all, both of these cameras have the same megapixel count but different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS comes with the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent XZ-2 iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.