Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh G900

Here is a thorough overview of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Ricoh G900, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Ricoh. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and G900 (20MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and G900 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 6 years prior to the G900 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the XZ-2 iHS grades versus the G900 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Ricoh G900. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Ricoh G900 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS offers physical dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") having a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Ricoh G900 has proportions of 118mm x 66mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the G900.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and G900 is 85 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to see the gap in sensor sizing purely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and G900.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The XZ-2 iHS because of its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Ricoh G900 will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 8MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The older XZ-2 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.