Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony NEX-5T

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony NEX-5T, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and NEX-5T (16MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and NEX-5T (APS-C) possess different sensor sizing.

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The XZ-2 iHS was launched 8 months earlier than the NEX-5T and they are of a similar age. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus XZ-2 iHS being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5T being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the XZ-2 iHS grades vs the NEX-5T with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Alpha NEX-5T. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony NEX-5T Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS features outside measurements 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 Sony NEX-5T has specifications of 111mm x 59mm x 39mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS and Sony NEX-5T in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the XZ-2 iHS compared to the NEX-5T.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and NEX-5T is 85 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and NEX-5T.

Plainly, the 2 cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The XZ-2 iHS due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving bokeh more difficult and the Sony NEX-5T will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged XZ-2 iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.