Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Pentax Q7

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax Q7, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the Q7 (12MP) is very close and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/1.7").

Photography Glossary

The XZ-2 iHS was released 7 months prior to the Q7 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the Q7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Pentax Q7. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features outer measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Examine the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Pentax Q7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the XZ-2 iHS versus the Q7.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and Q7 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and Q7.

To sum up, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos though you need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older XZ-2 iHS will be behind in sensor innovation.