Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Olympus and Samsung. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and Galaxy Camera 2 (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and Galaxy Camera 2 (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor dimensions.

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The XZ-2 iHS was unveiled 12 months prior to the Galaxy Camera 2 so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a short view of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up against the Galaxy Camera 2 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides outside measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 has dimensions of 133mm x 71mm x 19mm (5.2" x 2.8" x 0.7") and a weight of 283 grams (0.62 lbs).

See the Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the Galaxy Camera 2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and Galaxy Camera 2 is 85 and 90 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the difference between sensor dimensions simply by checking specs. The pic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the XZ-2 iHS and Galaxy Camera 2.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Samsung Galaxy Camera 2 will resolve more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.