Casio EX-FH25 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a complete analysis of the Casio EX-FH25 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the EX-FH25 (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-FH25 was introduced 19 months before the SZ-31MR iHS which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer different body type with the Casio EX-FH25 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise view of how the EX-FH25 scores against the SZ-31MR iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-FH25 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-FH25 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-FH25 has got exterior dimensions of 122mm x 81mm x 83mm (4.8" x 3.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-FH25 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-FH25 and SZ-31MR iHS is 69 and 89 respectively.

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The picture below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-FH25 and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you greater detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged EX-FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.