Olympus XZ-2 iHS vs Sony HX5

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus XZ-2 iHS versus Sony HX5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Olympus and Sony. The sensor resolution of the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) and the HX5 (10MP) is fairly well matched but the XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") and HX5 (1/2.4") offer totally different sensor size.

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The XZ-2 iHS was introduced 2 years later than the HX5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the XZ-2 iHS matches up versus the HX5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus XZ-2 iHS & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX5. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery & Sony HX5 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus XZ-2 iHS has got exterior measurements of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs) while the Sony HX5 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the XZ-2 iHS and the HX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the XZ-2 iHS and HX5 is 85 and 92 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the XZ-2 iHS and HX5.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The XZ-2 iHS with its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will give you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent XZ-2 iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.