Olympus XZ-2
  • Type

    Compact

  • Effective pixels

    12 MP

  • Size

    1/1.7"

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Key points

White balance presets

7

Minimum shutter speed

60 s

Normal focus range (wide angle)

60 cm

Macro focus range (wide angle)

1 cm

Display size

3 in

Range

8.6 m

Touchscreen

Yes

Flip-out screen

Yes

Eye-Fi compatible

Yes

Capacity (Rechargeable)

1450 mAh

Weak points

Effective pixels

12 MP

ISO max

1600

Optical zoom (Integrated lens)

4 x

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Expert reviews

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DigitalTrends

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PCMAG

The Olympus XZ-2 ($599.99 direct) is one of the more expensive point-and-shoot cameras you'll find. Its image quality, fast lens, and excellent...

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TechRadar

When Olympus launched the XZ-1 in early 2011, its high-end features made it instantly popular with consumers and critics alike. Priced at 479.99/$599,...

DigitalVersus

Eighteen months after outing the relatively well-liked XZ-1, Olympus is back with a new expert compact camera—the Stylus XZ-2. Here, the lens is...

Photography Blog

The new Olympus XZ-2 is a premium compact camera featuring a 12.3-megapixel 1/1.7” BSI CMOS sensor, an ultra-bright 28-112mm equivalent f/1.8-2.5...

Digit.in

Olympus had impressed us with the XZ-1 back in 2011 and it went on to win our Zero1 Award in the advanced point and shoot camera category that year....

Camera Labs

The Olympus XZ-2 is a compact aimed at the demands of enthusiasts. Successor to the XZ-1, it sports the same 28-112mm equivalent 4x zoom with a bright...

Imaging Resource

Special care was taken to differentiate the Olympus Stylus XZ-2 from a close enthusiast compact competitor, the Panasonic LX7, with the surprising...

CNet

The Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS was probably about $100 too expensive when it came out. It originally went on sale in November 2012, replacing the XZ-1...

CNet

The Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS was probably about $100 too expensive when it came out. It originally went on sale in November 2012, replacing the XZ-1...

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Technical specifications

General
Type Compact
Available Yes
Release date (US) November 2012
Street price (US) 599 $
Released (FR) November 2012
Street price (EUR) 549 €
Colors
White
Black
Sensor
Effective pixels 12 MP
Type CMOS
Size 1/1.7"
Area 7.44x5.58 mm
Processor TruePic VI
Optics
Integrated lens Yes
Optical zoom 4 x
Focal length (35mm equivalent) 28-112 mm
Maximum aperture F1.8 - F2.5
Interchangeable lens No
Digital zoom 4 x
Minimum shutter speed 60 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 920000 px
Touchscreen Yes
Flip-out screen Yes
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
12 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor Yes
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Projector No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1450 mAh
Battery Life (CIPA) 310
Size and weight
65 in
48 in
113 in
346 oz
Olympus XZ-2
Height 65 in
Width 113 in
Deep 48 in
Weight 346 oz
Image
Max resolution 3968x2976 pixels
Ratio 4:3
ISO min 100
ISO max 1600
ISO max with boost 12800
White balance presets 7
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization Yes
Stabilization type Sensor
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Normal focus range (wide angle) 60 cm
Macro focus range (wide angle) 1 cm
Number of focus points 35
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
Fill-in
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Wireless
Range 8.6 m
Video
Format H.264
MPEG4
Sound Stereo
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 30 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
HDMI Yes
Wi-Fi No
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible Yes
Remote control Yes
Audio No
NFC No



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Olympus XZ-2: official presentation

Language: En | Time: 2 m 1 | Type: Promotional video | By: olympuseuropephoto

Official presentation of the Olympus XZ-2

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    Olympus XZ-2: official presentation

    Official presentation of the Olympus XZ-2

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    Olympus presents the XZ-2 digital camera

    The XZ-2 digital camera presented by Olympus

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