Nikon Z7 II vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Here is a in-depth review of the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 8 years later than the SZ-31MR iHS and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Z7 II grades versus the SZ-31MR iHS when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II provides external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Nikon Z7 II versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z7 II and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and SZ-31MR iHS is 61 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can see, both of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z7 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z7 II will offer you extra detail due to its extra 30MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.