Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung TL350

Below is a in depth comparison of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung TL350, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the TL350 (10MP) is relatively similar but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and TL350 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 2 years later than the TL350 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the XZ-2 iHS scores against the TL350 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Samsung TL350. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Samsung TL350 Gallery.

If you're planning to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS provides physical dimensions 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 TL350 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 195 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung TL350 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the TL350.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and TL350 is 85 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the XZ-2 iHS and TL350.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS featuring a bigger sensor will make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will deliver extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The fresher XZ-2 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.