Olympus XZ-2 Black

MPN: V101020BU000  |  EAN: 4545350041977  |  Model: XZ-2

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Olympus XZ-2 Black - V101020BU000 Performance, Usage and Feature Ratings
Use Rating
Compact Cameras
Just Right
Basic Skill Level (Photo)
Outstanding
Intermediate Skill Level (Photo)
Very Good
Basic Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Intermediate Skill Level (Video)
Just Right
Travel
Just Right
Wildlife Photography
Just Right
Live Streaming
Just Right
Landscape Photography
Very Good
Event Videos
Just Right
Everyday Life Photography
Just Right
Home Videos
Just Right
Events Photography
Very Good
Vlogging
Just Right
Sports Photography
Just Right
Low-light Videos
Very Good
Underwater Photography
Just Right
Regular Looks
Just Right
Professional Looks
Just Right
Bluetooth Connectivity
Just Right

Kind of Camera

Compact cameras keeps things simple and is a good companion while capturing memories.

Photography Skillset

Keeping it simple - For someone who is not too bothered about technicalities, this Olympus device works!

For those who are passionate about photography at a casual level but are prepared to make the occasional technical adjustments, the XZ-2 is a very straightforward option. At this skill level you'll be comfortable utilising features such as the 35  "Auto Focus points" that this camera comes with.

Video skill level

Just a beginner - Whether you're just starting to develop some expertise or you only record videos from time to time, then the Olympus XZ-2 will satisfy your needs..

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Video Scenarios

Streaming video live is a great way to share your experiences and this camera from Olympus provides a couple of connectivity options to help you with this.

The Olympus XZ-2, is a very competent option when it comes to recording occasions and related activities. Also, the presence of its built-in Image stabilizer does help with making your clips look smooth and steady.

Its always great to capture moments of delight at home or while spending time with family and friends on an outing. For this, the Olympus XZ-2 is a great companion to have.

Self made video content - Whether its in a specialist niche or broad subject area, video content is king (or queen) these days. With an image sensor size of 7.6 x 5.7 mm (mm), this camera can deliver really good image quality in your videos. 

Other Video needs

Low light recording can be tricky, however this camera has got what it takes to help you through that. This is because its minimum aperture number combined with it's maximum ISO sensitivity can produce crispy images with minimal noise.

Photo Scenarios

As you go about your business each day, there are moments or situations that come up that you'll want to capture on camera. The Olympus XZ-2 makes for a great partner for taking those everyday shots, whether planned or spontaneous. 

While taking those action shots during the day's event, you'll be aiming to keep your subject matter in sharp focus while they're in motion. The Auto Focus Tracking capability that comes with this camera helps with this.

Whether it's golf or tennis and everything in-between, the Tracking Focus capability in this camera allows you maintain your subject as the centre of attention even while in motion. It's Continuous Shooting Mode also helps take multiple shots in a couple of seconds allowing you assess a set of options you can pick from.

Whether its for living or non-living things, using the Olympus XZ-2 for aquatic photos is a treat.

Sometimes while on sightseeing or on a tour, you can only observe things from a distance. Which is why the zoom capability on this camera comes in handy in that situation.

In scenarios where animals are darting about, the burst mode on this camera comes in handy as well as it's Tracking Focus capability. The combination of these features and the 7.6 x 5.7 mm (mm) Image Sensor on this camera, provides you with a device that suits your wildlife photography needs - whether tranquil or dramatic.

To capture mother nature in her full beauty requires a good eye and a camera that can adequately handle landscape scenarios. This model from Olympus is good fit as it's got the ability to focus on multiple parts of your picture frame.

Style

The XZ-2 combines style and a clever layout to create a camera that really stands out. Clean lines, high quality materials and a pristine finish ensure that this device will turn heads.

It looks simple, capable and doesn't stand out in any particular way.

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Technical Specifications

Olympus XZ-2 Black - V101020BU000 Technical Specifications
Specification Description
Design
Camera Type Compact camera
Material Metal
Operating Temperature (T-T) 0 - 40 °F
Product Colour Black
Camera
Aperture Priority AE Yes
Aperture Range (F-F) 1.8-2.5
Camera File System DCF 2.0, DPOF 1.1, Exif 2.2
Image Formats Supported JPEG, RAW
Photo Effects 1
Saturation Adjustment Yes
Scene Modes Backlight, Beach, Documents, Fireworks, Night landscape, Night portrait, Panorama, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Underwater, Landscape (scenery)
Scene Modes Present Yes
Self-timer Delay 2, 12 s
Shooting Modes Aperture priority, Auto, Manual, Movie, Program, Scene, Shutter priority
White Balance Auto, Cloudy, Flash, Fluorescent, Shade, Sunny, Tungsten, Underwater
Flash
Built-in Flash Yes
External Flash Connector Yes
Flash Modes Auto, Fill-in, Manual, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronization
Focusing
Auto Focus Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Assist Beam Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Lock Yes
Auto Focus (AF) Points 35
Auto Focus (AF) Points Selection 1
Auto Focusing (AF) Modes Continuous Auto Focus, Face detection, Single Auto Focus, Tracking Auto Focus
Face Detection Yes
Macro Focusing Range (tele) 0.3 - ∞ m
Macro Focusing Range (wide) 0.1 - ∞ m
Manual Focus Yes
Normal Focusing Range 0.6 - ∞ m
Normal Focusing Range (tele) 0.2 - ∞ m
Normal Focusing Range (wide) 0.05 - ∞ m
Tracking Focus 1
Light Exposure
ISO Sensitivity 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800
ISO Sensitivity (max) 12800
ISO Sensitivity (min) 100
Light Exposure Correction ± 3EV (1/3EV step)
Light Exposure Modes Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual, Shutter priority AE
Light Metering Centre-weighted, Spot
Manual Exposure Yes
Shutter
Continuous Shooting Mode Yes
Fastest Camera Shutter Speed 1/2000 s
Shutter Priority AE Yes
Slowest Camera Shutter Speed 60 s
Video
Analog Signal Format System NTSC, PAL
Camcorder Media Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
HD Type Full HD
Live stream capable 1
Maximum Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels
Motion JPEG Frame Rate 30 fps
Supported Aspect Ratios 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Video Formats Supported H.264, MOV, MPEG4
Video Recording Yes
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720, 1920 x 1080 pixels
Audio
Audio Formats Supported LPCM, WAV
Built-in Microphone Yes
Lens System
Focal Length Range (f-f) 6 - 24 mm
Maximum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 112 mm
Minimum Aperture Number 1.8
Minimum Focal Length (35mm Film Equiv) 28 mm
Optical Zoom 4 x
Storage
Compatible Memory Cards SD, SDHC, SDXC
Display
Built-in Display Yes
Display LCD
Display Diagonal 3
Display Resolution (numeric) 920000 pixels
Field Of View 100 %
Live View Yes
Touchscreen Yes
Vari-angle LCD Display Yes
Video Capability Yes
Sensor
Image Sensor Size 1/1.7
Image Sensor Size (W X H) 7.6 x 5.7 mm
Megapixel 12 MP
Sensor Format Cropped
Sensor Type CMOS
Total Megapixels 12.76 MP
Other Features
HDMI Ports Quantity 1
Image Editing Resizing, Rotating, Trimming
Stabilizer Yes
Ports & Interfaces
HDMI (Micro) Ports Quantity 1
HDMI Connector Type Micro
HDMI Ports Quantity Yes
USB 2.0 Type-A Ports Quantity 1
USB Version 2.0
Battery
Battery Life (CIPA Standard) 310 shots
Battery Technology Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Type LI-90B
Power Source Type Battery
Weight & Dimensions
Depth 48 mm
Height 65.4 mm
Weight 346 g
Weight (including Battery) 364 g
Width 113 mm
Picture Quality
Maximum Image Resolution 3968 x 2976 pixels
Still Image Resolution(s) 1280 x 960, 2560 x 1920
Operational Conditions
Operating Relative Humidity (H-H) 30 - 90 %