Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL220

On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung TL220, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the TL220 (12MP) is very comparable but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TL220 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.

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The XZ-2 iHS was manufactured 3 years after the TL220 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up versus the TL220 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung TL220. The entire galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung TL220 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS comes with exterior dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) whilst the Samsung TL220 has measurements of 100mm x 60mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 0.7") along with a weight of 169 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung TL220 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the TL220.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and TL220 is 85 and 95 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and TL220.

Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The XZ-2 iHS has the larger sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF less difficult. The younger XZ-2 iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.