1/23/2024 0 Comments Olympus xz 2 review![]() Read it here about the XZ-2 or find out about the XZ-1 here. Want to know (technically) what had been improved on the XZ-2 from the XZ-1? As I said earlier, the XZ-1 is also a great camera too! To try out both the XZ-1 & XZ-2 (Don’t forget the XZ-10 if you are buying on a show string). If you are still feeling reserved, no really sure if the XZ-2 can serve your needs at the moment, you can head down to Olympus’s showroom So if you are new to the X Series from Olympus, or owns the XZ-1, or upgrading from a basic compact, or simply need a compact camera when you can leave your DSLR at home, or wants no frill but able to capture high quality photos, get the XZ-2. Given a choice, I would own to both the XZ-1 & XZ-2 and I do have specific Operating the camera is important and largely personal. Although one is a replacement, as a photographer, the “feel” of On overall, I feel that XZ-1 and XZ-2 are very different cameras. The photo from the XZ-2 has better color reproduction with its almost exact color saturation levelĪs opposed the photo by XZ-1 which on closer scrutiny, looks slightly washed. The 2 photos above from the same scene appears to be largely identical. Photos just the same, I will leave it to you for this. I have no comments on this as I love both Than the XZ-2 which it picked a smaller aperture to shoot this scene. Both set to same settings, but the XZ-1 seems to be running on a much shallow DOF Trying one of the staple feature of Olympus’s higher-end compacts – the Super Macro Mode. Some strange reasons, the contrasts of the XZ-2 seems to be more alluring. Very much making itself more appealing to the various consumers. Looking at the photos direct out from the camera, the XZ-2 seems to have “grown” I Like this.Ĭolor is the key here people. I believed the XZ-2 is engineered this way to ensure contrasty and sharper photos while The sky’s hues, but the XZ-2 recorded a more vibrant & accurate color reproduction on the vegetations but sacrificed Picture: Top Photo shot by XZ-1 & Bottom Photo Shot by XZ-2.įrom the photo above, I noticed the XZ-1 registered a reddish hue on the vegetations but managed to retain (commentaries after the jump.) It is understood that both cameras were set to the same settings. It is pretty obvious that I fell in love with the XZ-2, so how does the camera perform? Let’s take a look at the un-edited Since most of its “bigger brothers” all comes standard with Tiltable LCD Screen – This is a very useful feature that most manufacturers will try to include in their cameras,Īnd having this on the XZ-2 makes the most sense. Picture: Olympus XZ-2 with the tiltable screen fully angled. ![]() Reminishing the retro feel and also again – closer to the Pens. The other visible difference from the front view is probably the move to using triangle strap lugs for the neck strap The XZ-2 comes with an additional Lock/Unlock switch for the aperture ring and on top of that, right on theĬentre of the switch, there’s even a “Fn” button that gives user quick access to shooting menus – how thoughtful! One of the key feature that I like about the XZ -1 was the Aperture ring which is fitted at the lens collar and userĬan just change the aperture value by simply turning the ring ala old school style which was pretty cool. Picture: Olympus XZ-1 (Top) & Olympus XZ-2 Stylus (Bottom) Probably my hands are used to heavier cameras like the Olympus E-5īut the XZ-2 feels perfectly weighted on my hand this time as compare to the XZ-1 which I once loved. Product line and the XZ-2 is more chunkier (I like) than the XZ-1. OIympus added a grip to the XZ-2 bringing it closer to the looks of the EP (Pen) series On first look, many of you would have noticed that the XZ-2 now carries the “Stylus” branding again while this was ![]() Picture: Olympus XZ-2 Stylus (Left) & Olympus XZ-1 (Right) I requested for the review unit for XZ-2 and made a special request to draw out the XZ-1 at the same time. Then Olympus Imaging Singapore recently notified me that the XZ-1 had been replaced – by XZ-2 of course. I remembered having lots of fun with it during the trip. A fast aperture (F1.8) compact that came packed with interesting features and lots of art filters. (You can read about the Olympus trip here, here & here) Among those Olys that we brought to Thailand, A while ago, most of you would have remembered our little adventure to Thailand (Not Honeymoon mind you) right after we finished our Wedding with just Olympus cameras. ![]()
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