Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax RZ18

Here, we are matching up the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Pentax RZ18, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and RZ18 (1/2.3") have different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 16 months after the RZ18 making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a short introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outer 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) while the Pentax RZ18 has sizing of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Pentax RZ18 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the RZ18.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and RZ18 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through specifications. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and RZ18.

Plainly, both cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Pentax RZ18 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer XZ-2 iHS should have a benefit in sensor innovation.