Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm S1 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very similar and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm S1 was unveiled 24 months after the SZ-31MR iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm S1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm S1 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix S1 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm S1 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm S1 has got outside measurements of 133mm x 91mm x 110mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.3") with a weight of 680 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm S1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm S1 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S1 and SZ-31MR iHS is 60 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The pic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm S1 and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of files although you would want to consider the production date of the products into consideration. The fresher Fujifilm S1 is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.