Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung SL820

Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung SL820, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the SL820 (12MP) is pretty well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and SL820 (1/2.3") come with different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was brought out 3 years after the SL820 which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the SL820 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung SL820. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung SL820 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS enjoys 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) whilst the Samsung SL820 has sizing of 95mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung SL820 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the XZ-2 iHS vs the SL820.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and SL820 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The picture here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and SL820.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras posses the exact same megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS comes with the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult. The younger XZ-2 iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.