FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a complete overview of the FujiFilm HS10 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The HS10 was launched 19 months prior to the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the HS10 grades vs the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") with a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the FujiFilm HS10 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the HS10 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and SZ-31MR iHS is 60 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions merely by looking at specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the HS10 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged HS10 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.