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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
59
Imaging
38
Features
36
Overall
37
Olympus E-1 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-1
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 1.8" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 735g - 141 x 104 x 81mm
  • Revealed November 2003
  • Replacement is Olympus E-3
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-1 SZ-31MR iHS 
Focus manually More exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus E-1

 SZ-31MR iHS E-1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012November 2003More modern by 99 months
Screen sizing3"1.8"Bigger screen (+1.2")
Screen resolution920k134kCrisper screen (+786k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-1 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-1 SZ-31MR iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

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).

See the Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

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

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-1 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography highlights
46
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
no liveview
low resolution sensor (5MP)
34
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus E-1
Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
57
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
lighter than competitors (735g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-1 Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography highlights
40
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus E-1 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
47
lighter than competitors (735g)
weather proof
lack of Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (5MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition (226g)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus E-1
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
46
focusing manually
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
weather proof
screen is small (1.8 inches)
no liveview
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (5 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-1 Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging highlights
9
no video
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone port
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Olympus E-1 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-1 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Olympus E-1Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus E-1 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2003-11-29 2012-02-08
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 2560 x 1920 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 3 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens focal range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Amount of lenses 45 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 1.8 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 134k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.48x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per sec 7.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto FP, Manual, Red-Eye Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/180 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution None 1920x1080
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 735g (1.62 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 141 x 104 x 81mm (5.6" x 4.1" x 3.2") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $1,700 $0