| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Olympus Stylus XZ-2 |
| Brand | Olympus |
| Manufacturer url | http://www.olympusamerica.com/ |
| Model number | XZ-2 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Mid-Sized |
| Release year | 2012 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 113 mm |
| Width | 48 mm |
| Height | 65 mm |
| Weight | 357 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Add |
| Successor | Add |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 12 MP |
| Sensor format | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor area | 43.32 mm² |
| Sensor width | 7.6 mm |
| Sensor height | 5.7 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 1.92 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | Add |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Add |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | + |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 49 |
| Dxo color depth score | 20.4 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 11.3 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 216 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1280 x 960(1.2 mp 4:3)
- 2560 x 1920(4.9 mp 4:3)
- 3968 x 2976(11.8 mp 4:3)
- 640 x 480(0.3 mp 4:3)
|
| Image file format | |
| Continuous-mode | 5 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | |
| Movie max framerate | 30 fps |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264), Linear PCM, 16-bit, 48kHz stereo audio |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | Add |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Add |
| Lens | i.Zuiko Digital ED; 11 elements in 8 groups |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28.00 - 112.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 6.00 - 24.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 4 x |
| Aperture range | 0.12 - 0.56 f |
| Integrated nd filter | + |
| Min focus range | 60 cm |
| Macro focus range | 1 - 60 cm |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detection: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target) |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | Optional VF-2 or VF-3 external EVF |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | Add |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | - |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 920,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | + |
| Articulating screen | + |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 10 x |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 12,800 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | AUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- daylight
- fluorescent 1
- fluorescent 2
- lamp
- one-touch
- shade
- underwater auto
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/2000 - 60 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Scene (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait,Sunset, Documents, Panorama, Fireworks, Multiple Exposure |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- fill-in
- off.
- red-eye reduction
- red-eye reduction slow sync.
- slow sync at 1st curtain
- slow sync at 2nd curtain
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | Add |
| Flash range description | ISO 1600: W:0.6 to 11.1m / T:0.6 to 8.5m |
| Max flash sync | Add |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - optional rm-uc1 remote cable
|
| Connections (extended) | - accessory port
- dedicated multi-connector (usb/av/remote)
- micro hdmi type-d
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 1.21 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 1.27 s/frame |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode | 7 frames |
| Max cycle time for raw plus jpeg shooting | 1.62 s/frame |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 5 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 4 frames |
| Raw shooting speed in burst mode | 5 fps |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in burst mode | 3 frames |
| Raw plus jpeg shooting speed in burst mode | 4.9 fps |
| Buffer size for raw plus jpeg shooting in burst mode | 3 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.12 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, tele) | 0.11 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.07 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.18 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.03 s |
| Startup time | 1.8 s |
| Play -> record time | 1.4 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 3.2 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 310 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary Li-90B |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary Li-90B Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Dedicated battery charger included | - |
| Internal charging supported | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - olympus [ib] software cd-rom
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | 3-inch 920K-dot tilting touchscreen LCD, Full HD movies, hybrid control ring, HDR backlit correction |