Olympus Stylus Xz 2 Review
The olympus xz 2 also boasts what camera fans long for.
Olympus stylus xz 2 review. The olympus xz 2 upgrades to 12 megapixels of resolution but stays with a 1 1 7 inch backlit cmos sensor the same size as its predecessor. The overall build quality is much better and my initial impression is that its overall image quality is better. This camera has a fast f1 8 lens which allows you to take pictures in low light conditions without flash. The olympus stylus xz 2 the company s most recent premium compact jettisons onto the market with its classic body design and its quite impressive f 1 8 lens.
The lag time from pressing the shutter to capture without. Touch screen is great. It takes about 1 7 seconds to start up and shoot. Xz 2 is a significant improvement over xz 1.
Olympus stylus xz 2 review introduction at the time of the olympus xz 1 s release photographers praised the high end compact camera as an excellent alternative to the panasonic lumix dmc lx5 and canon powershot g12 which were both seen as top of the range compact cameras for enthusiast photographers. Olympus stylus xz 2 design and controls the olympus stylus xz 2 is a little bigger and heavier than its predecessor measuring 113 x 65 x 48mm and weighing 346 grams including the battery and sd card. The basic size and build of the stylus xz 2 are fairly similar to the first generation xz 1. The olympus xz 2 is a serious proposition which offers full manual control over the picture taking process.
Similar in both size and weight to the samsung ex2f the xz 2 has grown a little when compared to its predecessor mainly because of the inclusion of a tilting lcd screen but it s still a fairly slim yet substantial affair made of a combination of metal and plastics. With 11 art filters and 5 effects 1080p full hd video and an accessory port for flashes and viewfinders it s sure to grab the attention of avid photographers.