Nikon P520 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Its time to take a closer look at the Nikon P520 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the P520 (18MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P520 was introduced 12 months after the SZ-31MR iHS and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon P520 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the P520 scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Coolpix P520 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon P520 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

When you are going to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon P520 has got outside measurements of 125mm x 84mm x 102mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.0") and a weight of 550 grams (1.21 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the P520 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the P520 and SZ-31MR iHS is 66 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions merely by going through technical specs. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the P520 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Nikon P520 to show more detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger P520 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.