Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Following is a thorough analysis of the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the E-1 (5MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the E-1 (Four Thirds) and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The E-1 was announced 9 years prior to the SZ-31MR iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-1 being a Large SLR camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the E-1 matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-1 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-1 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Olympus E-1 provides external dimensions of 141mm x 104mm x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") and a weight of 735 grams (1.62 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications 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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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the E-1 vs the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the E-1 and SZ-31MR iHS is 59 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes simply by looking at specs. The image underneath might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the E-1 and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The E-1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will give you more detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The more aged E-1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.