Olympus Stylus XZ-2 iHS is a premium compact camera (pictures)
With its bright lens, (slightly) larger sensor, tilting touch screen, direct controls, and ample shooting options, the XZ-2 is made for those who want to do more than snapshots.
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Originally released in November 2012, the Olympus Stylus XZ-2 is aging well. Featuring a 4x f1.8-2.5 28-112mm lens, a 12-megapixel 1/1.7-inch BSI CMOS sensor, and a 3-inch high-res tilting touch-screen LCD, the camera is built for enthusiast and hobbyists who want to do more than point and shoot (though it does that very well, too).
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Back
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Comfortable grip
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Left
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Top
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Right
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Bright lens
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Tilting LCD
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Accessory shoe for flash, electronic viewfinder, and Bluetooth adapter
