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2 CONTROLS Twist lens ring to control zoom, aperture or shutter speed. Or just stick to auto
3 LENS A bright f/2.5 even at maximum zoom delivers top detail and colour
4 BUILD Attractive and reliable, with leather handgrip
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DISPLAY 3-inch, 920k-dot touchscreen
LCD SENSOR 12-megapixel 1/1.7-inch
CMOS LENS 28-112mm ZOOM 4x
VIDEO 1080p at 30fps
ISO RANGE 100-12,800
CONNECTIVITY USB 2.0, HDMI mini, hot shoe, wireless transfer via FlashAir card
BATTERY LIFE 310 shots
Stylus by name, stylish by nature, the XZ-2 is one cool compact
The XZ-2 feels like a distilled version of the Olympus PEN compact system cams. It puts the TruePic V1 engine, usually reserved for the £1,000 Olympus OM-D, to good use. It’s also the only camera on test with a touchscreen, which makes flicking through shooting options and settings a breeze – just tap to fire the shutter. It’s also tiltable, so useful when taking shots at unorthodox angles.
The 12-megapixel, 1/1.7-inch back-lit CMOS is brighter and bigger than the average compact cam sensor and delivers bags of detail. Even with the lens on the maximum wide-angle setting, shots were consistently sharp and the 4x optical zoom allows you to get closer to the action. Pixel fringing is kept to an absolute minimum.
The XZ-2 will delight those that appreciate a “hands-on” approach, with a twist of the lens ring capable of adjusting aperture, shutter speed and focus. Alternatively you can switch to auto mode, just flick the lever on the faceplate from digital to analogue. Be careful, though, the lever is awkwardly placed making it easy to change settings when fetching the cam out of your pocket. We regularly found ourselves puzzling over why the XZ-2 refused to focus properly, only to find that it had been switched into manual mode.
There’s a dedicated record button to begin shooting 1080p at up to 30fps. Stereo mics are embedded in the top plate and deliver decent sound. There is a hot shoe for adding other accessories, such as the viewfinder, right.
If you like the classic look and feel of the Olympus PENs, but don’t have the desire to collect extra lenses, from telephoto to pancake and beyond, the Stylus XZ-2 is an attractive, well-priced option. Its solid picture performance and old-school, leather-clad style are sure to win it fans.
LOVE Bright lens. Detailed, fringing-free pics. Tiltable touchscreen LCD. Filters and effects
HATE Too easy to accidentally switch between manual and auto settings
NTN SAYS Reliable image quality, a competitive price and a tried and tested look
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