Testseek.com have collected 63 expert reviews of the Olympus Stylus XZ-2 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Olympus Stylus XZ-2.
May 2013
(82%)
63 Reviews
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72 Reviews
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The editors liked
Dual functions lens ring
Wide aperture range
Impressive low light performance
Speedy AF
RAW format support
The editors didn't like
Video mode records zooming noise
Battery charging mechanism
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Published: 2012-12-20, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The image quality is very good for a compact, especially when shooting RAW. The modest zoom range pays off in stellar optical quality.
The camera uses the excellent touchsensitive Super Control Panel from the micro four thirds range. But by default it is hidden inside a secondary – also hidden – layer of menus. And the user manual is on disc. We guarantee that not one customer in a milli
Olympus has secured its place in the top echelon of compact cameras with the XZ-2. It is a delight to use and its versatility is extended with the accessory sharing with the micro four thirds cameras. We used the optional VF-2 electronic viewfinder – bril...
Abstract: DateDecember 20, 2012 Read later This 12-megapixel camera is the top Olympus compact. It has a bright f1.8-2.5 lens with a focal length of 28mm-112mm (film equivalent). Image stabilisation is by sensor shift. The high-resolution 75mm LCD swive...
Bright, fast lens, close focus, Generally good image quality, Packed with controls
High price, No Wi-Fi or GPS, Loss of detail at high ISOs
Olympus' Stylus XZ-2 compact is about as advanced as a small-sensor compact camera can get. It's great for enthusiast photographers who want to muck around with settings. Novice users might be daunted, but the XZ-2 is at the top of its class...
Abstract: Almost two years after the release of the Olympus XZ-1, its successor, the XZ-2 is appearing in retail stores. Designed as the flagship of the company's digicam line-up, the XZ-2 has the same Zuiko 6-24mm f/1.8-2.5 zoom lens as the XZ-1 and the same PEN-t...
LCD only tilts horizontally, No onbody macro mode, Tricky touchscreen focusing, Menu system complicated, Relatively expensive
Buying Guide Best compact camera 2012 The XZ-2's super-fast i.Zuiko Digital lens has to be this camera's standout feature, offering ultra-wide apertures and an impressive focal length range of 28-112mm, which sails past many of its hottest contenders, and...
The Olympus XZ-2 is a worthy successor to the XZ-1. With a better sensor, interchangeable grip, manual controls and bright lens, the XZ-2 is a competent advanced compact camera. Its high-resolution tilting touchscreen display helps in capturing shots, but...
The Olympus XZ-2 is a worthy successor to the XZ-1. With a better sensor, interchangeable grip, manual controls and bright lens, the XZ-2 is a competent advanced compact camera. Its high-resolution tilting touchscreen display helps in capturing shots, but...
High resolution, touchsensitive, tilting display, Robust build quality, Two customizable Fn buttons
Aggressive noise control, Erratic low light performance, Occasional shutter lag, A bit on the bulky side, Battery can only be charged incamera
The Olympus XZ-2 is a worthy successor to the XZ-1. With a better sensor, interchangeable grip, manual controls and bright lens, the XZ-2 is a competent advanced compact camera. Its high-resolution tilting touchscreen display helps in capturing shots, but...
