Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Samsung WB700

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung WB700, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the WB700 (14MP) is pretty well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and WB700 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizes.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 2 years later than the WB700 and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up vs the WB700 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Samsung WB700. The complete galleries are available at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery and Samsung WB700 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got outside 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 WB700 has sizing of 100mm x 59mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Samsung WB700 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the WB700.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the XZ-2 iHS and WB700 is 85 and 98 respectively.

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by looking at a spec sheet. The visual here might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the XZ-2 iHS and WB700.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS due to its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Samsung WB700 will resolve more detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern XZ-2 iHS provides a benefit in sensor technology.