Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax W80

Below is a extensive review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Pentax W80, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the W80 (12MP) is relatively similar but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and W80 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 3 years later than the W80 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the W80 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax Optio W80. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Pentax W80 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Pentax W80 has proportions of 100mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 156 grams (0.34 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Pentax W80 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the W80.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and W80 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and W80.

As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same resolution albeit different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS includes the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallower depth of field less difficult. The more modern XZ-2 iHS should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.