Olympus XZ-1 vs Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
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      Overview

      In this comparison, we will evaluate the Olympus XZ-1 and the Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS, highlighting the advantages of each over the other, discussing their pros and cons, shared strengths and weaknesses, and providing a rating based on their available features and specifications to assist you in choosing the one that best suits your needs.

      Olympus XZ-1 was introduced in January 2011 and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS was introduced in December 2012. Let us first list highlights of the models.

      Olympus XZ-1 Highlights

      • 10 MP 1/1.63-inch CCD Sensor
      • 100 - 6,400 Native ISO
      • 11 Focus Points (11 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 614k dot Fixed Screen
      • 2.0 fps Continuous Shooting
      • 1280 x 720 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS Highlights

      • 12 MP 1/1.7-inch CMOS Sensor
      • 100 - 12,800 Native ISO
      • 35 Focus Points (35 Cross-type)
      • Image Stabilization
      • 3.0" 920k dot Tilting Screen
      • 1920 x 1080 Video Shooting
      • Built-in Flash
      Table of Contents
      1. Overview
      2. Pros and Cons
      3. Advantage of Olympus XZ-1
      4. Advantage of Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      5. Common Strengths and Weaknesses
      6. Screen and Viewfinder
      7. Sensor
      8. Photography Features
      9. Connectivity, Battery and Storage
      10. Other Features
      11. Physical Parameters
      12. For Different Types of Photography
      13. Evaluations
      14. Specifications  

      Now that we've looked at the most essential specifications and gained a basic understanding of these cameras, we can delve into more details and see the differences between them.

      Pros and Cons

      In this section we present pros and cons of Olympus XZ-1 and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS.

      PROS

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      •   Video Capture
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Internal Storage
      •   Orientation Sensor
      •   Video Capture
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Built-in Flash
      •   HDMI Output
      •   Light - 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.2 oz)

      CONS

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 34
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots


      And here are some specifications which fall into average criteria and are neither in PROs nor in CONs category:

      AVERAGE

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Advantage of Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus XZ-1
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus XZ-1 over Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS.

      Olympus XZ-1 vs Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Larger Sensor 1/1.63-inch vs 1/1.7-inch
      Lighter 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) vs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.2 oz)

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      Olympus XZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Fujifilm XP50
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      1/2.3-inch

      14.4 MP

      Samsung TL100
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      1/2.33-inch

      12 MP

      Pentax K-70
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Nikon P80
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      1/2.33-inch

      10 MP

      Sony HX90V
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Panasonic FH7
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      1/2.33-inch

      16 MP

      Panasonic FH20
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      1/2.33-inch

      14.1 MP

      Canon SX520 HS
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      1/2.3-inch

      16 MP

      Canon 170 IS
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      1/2.3-inch

      20 MP

      Sigma DP2x
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      APS-C

      14.06 MP

      Sony HX80
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      1/2.3-inch

      18.2 MP

      Advantage of Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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      This section shows those features and specifications which are the reason to choose Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS over Olympus XZ-1.

      Olympus XZ-1 vs Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
      Higher Sensor Resolution 10 Megapixel vs 12 Megapixel
      Higher Native ISO 6,400 vs 12,800
      Max Image Resolution 3664 x 2752 vs 3968 x 2976
      More Focus Points 11 vs 35
      Screen Type Fixed vs Tilting
      Touch Screen vs
      Higher Resolution Screen 614k dot vs 920k dot
      Higher DxO Low Light ISO 117 vs 216
      Higher DxO Color Depth 18.8 vs 20.4
      Higher DxO Dynamic Range 10.4 vs 11.3
      Higher DxO Overall Score 34 vs 49
      Higher Video Resolution 1280 x 720 vs 1920 x 1080
      Microphone Input vs
      Longer Battery Life 320 shots vs 340 shots

      Check out other cameras which are frequently compared to Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS.

      Olympus XZ-10
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      1/2.3-inch

      12 MP

      Canon R6 II
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R100
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      APS-C

      24.1 MP

      Sony a7 III
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      Full Frame

      24.2 MP

      Canon R7
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      APS-C

      32.5 MP

      Fujifilm S5 Pro
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      APS-C

      6 MP

      Canon G1 X III
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Sony a6600
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      APS-C

      24.2 MP

      Canon 7D II
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      APS-C

      20.2 MP

      Sony a7R IIIA
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      Full Frame

      42.4 MP

      Olympus 8010
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      1/2.33-inch

      14 MP

      Nikon Z30
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      APS-C

      20.9 MP

      Common Strengths and Weaknesses

      We already listed pros and cons of each model. However, you may also find useful to look at their common strengths and weaknesses shown side-by-side.

      STRENGTHS Olympus XZ-1 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
        Video Capture
        High Native ISO6,40012,800
        Face Detection
        Live View Autofocus
        Image Stabilization
        Built-in Flash
        HDMI Output Type D Mini Type D Mini
        Light275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)346 g (0.76 lb / 12.2 oz)
      WEAKNESSES Olympus XZ-1 Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS
        Small Sensor1/1.63-inch1/1.7-inch
        Low Resolution Sensor10 Megapixel12 Megapixel
        Timelapse Recording
        Few Cross-type Focus Points00
        Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/2000 sec1/2000 sec
        Low DxO Overall Score3449
        Low Video Resolution1280 x 7201920 x 1080
        No Headphone Output
        No Built-in GPS
        No Built-In Wi-Fi Eye-Fi Connection possible
        No Built-In Bluetooth
        No Environmental Sealing
        Short Battery Life320 shots340 shots

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Screen

      Olympus XZ-1 and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS have 3.0" screens with 614k dot and 920k dot resolutions respectively. Olympus XZ-1 has a Fixed screen Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS has a Tilting screen which makes it very useful for photography purposes but not so useful for video shooting. Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS also features touchscreen which has advantages such as easy menu navigation, intuitive controls, quick setting adjustment

      Cameras does not have built-in viewfinders but optional viewfinder can be attached.

      Sensor

      Olympus XZ-1 features a 10 megapixel 1/1.63-inch CCD sensor with dimensions of 8.07 x 5.56 mm and a total area of 44.9 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 6,400. Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS features a 12 megapixel 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor with dimensions of 7.44 x 5.58 mm and a total area of 31.1 mm2. Its native ISO range is 100 - 12,800.

      Photography Features

      Olympus XZ-1 is equipped with TruePic V processor and can take pictures up to 3664 x 2752 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 3648 x 2736, 3648 x 2056, 3648 x 2432, 3200 x 2400, 3200 x 1800, 3216 x 2144, 2736 x 2736, 2400 x 2400, 2560 x 1920, 2560 x 1440, 2544 x 1696, 1920 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 1536 x 864, 1584 x 1056, 1296 x 864, 1280 x 960, 1280 x 720, 1216 x 1216, 1024 x 768, 1024 x 576, 1008 x 672, 960 x 960, 768 x 768, 640 x 480, 640 x 360, 624 x 416, 480 x 480 with 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 aspect ratios. Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS can take pictures up to 3968 x 2976 resolution. It can also take pictures with lower resolution like 2560 x 1920, 1280 x 960 with 4:3 aspect ratios.


      Image Stabilization

      The cameras have a built-in [y] image stabilization.

      Connectivity, Battery and Storage

      USB Inputs and HDMI Outputs

      Both models have USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) inputs for data transfer. Olympus XZ-1 has a Type D Mini HDMI and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS has a Type D Mini HDMI connector for video signal output.


      Battery

      Olympus XZ-1 comes with Li-50B battery pack with battery life of 320 shots and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS comes with Li-90B battery pack with battery life of 340 shots.


      External Storage Slots

      Cameras have a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

      Other Features

      Shutter

      Shutter speed can go up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus XZ-1, and up to 1/2000 sec on Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS. Olympus XZ-1 can shoot continuously up to 2.0 fps.


      Flash

      Cameras have built-in flash with maximum range of 8.60 m ISO 800.. They also accept external flash which can be connected via Wireless connection..

      Physical Parameters

      Olympus XZ-1 body has dimensions of 111 x 65 x 42 mm (4.37 x 2.56 x 1.65") and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS body has dimensions of 113 x 65 x 48 mm (4.45 x 2.56 x 1.89"). Olympus XZ-1 weighs 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz) and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS weighs 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.2 oz).

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

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      65 mm

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      Size comparisons of Olympus XZ-1 and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      Olympus XZ-1 and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS for Different Types of Photography

      We give scores to the cameras for six types of photography based on their features and specifications. Let us see how suitable they are for each type of photography.

      Landscape Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing

      Sports Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      AVERAGE
      65
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      71
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

      Wildlife Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Orientation Sensor
      AVERAGE
      66
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

      Portrait Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      GOOD
      79
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Orientation Sensor
      GOOD
      80
      •   Small Sensor
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Street Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      GOOD
      82
      •   Small Sensor
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      GOOD
      84
      •   Small Sensor
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.2 oz)

      Travel Photography

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.2 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots

      Evaluations

      We evaluate Olympus XZ-1 and Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS and give them scores of 60 and 67 out of 100 recpectively. We also give separate scores for 7 different categories according to the available features and specifications some of which are listed below. These evaluations are relative and may change each time a new camera is added to the database.


      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      OVERALL
      60
      OVERALL
      67

      Sensor

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 10 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   6,400 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 34
      AVERAGE
      63
      •   Small Sensor
      •   Low Resolution Sensor - 12 Megapixel
      •   100 Lowest Native ISO
      •   12,800 Highest Native ISO
      •   Low DxO Overall Score - 49

      Photo

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      GOOD
      70
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec
      •   Low Max Continuous Shooting - 2.0 fps
      GOOD
      76
      •   Timelapse Recording
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) - 1/2000 sec

      Video

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      POOR
      43
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1280 x 720
      POOR
      46
      •   Image Stabilization
      •   Low Video Resolution - 1920 x 1080

      Focusing

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      AVERAGE
      61
      •   11 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus
      AVERAGE
      61
      •   35 Focus Points
      •   0 Cross-type Focus Points
      •   Face Detection
      •   Live View Autofocus

      Screen and Viewfinder

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      AVERAGE
      67
      •   Fixed Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Low Resolution Screen - 614k dot
      EXCELLENT
      85
      •   Tilting Screen
      •   Touch Screen
      •   Screen Size - 3.0"
      •   Screen Resolution - 920k dot

      Connectivity

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      AVERAGE
      60
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Microphone Input
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth
      GOOD
      75
      •   HDMI Output
      •   No Headphone Output
      •   No Built-in GPS
      •   No Built-In Wi-Fi
      •   No Built-In Bluetooth

      Battery, Storage and Physical

      Olympus XZ-1

      Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS

      POOR
      43
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 275 g (0.61 lb / 9.70 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 320 shots
      •   Internal Storage
      POOR
      44
      •   No Environmental Sealing
      •   Light - 346 g (0.76 lb / 12.2 oz)
      •   Short Battery Life - 340 shots


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