Clicky

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
58
Imaging
48
Features
76
Overall
59
Olympus E-5 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 800g - 143 x 117 x 75mm
  • Released February 2011
  • Succeeded the Olympus E-3
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both built by Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the E-5 (12MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the E-5 (Four Thirds) and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") provide totally different sensor sizing.

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The E-5 was announced 12 months prior to the SZ-31MR iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus E-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the E-5 scores vs the SZ-31MR iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Olympus E-5 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-5 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus E-5

 SZ-31MR iHS E-5 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012February 2011Newer by 12 months
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus E-5 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-5 SZ-31MR iHS 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution920k920kExact same display resolution

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus E-5 features physical measurements of 143mm x 117mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus E-5 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the E-5 against the SZ-31MR iHS.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-5 and SZ-31MR iHS is 58 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching a spec sheet. The pic here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the E-5 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you can see, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The E-5 using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will render extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged E-5 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
60
has manual focus
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focus
supports RAW formats
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Street Comparison

Olympus E-5 Street photography features
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography features
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus by touch
lighter than average (226g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus E-5
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
59
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Travel Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
56
weather proofing
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
67
lighter than average (226g)
offers focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-5 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
65
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
sensor resolution low (12MP)
lack of Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
terrible battery power (200 shots)
missing Timelapse mode
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Vlogging Comparison

Olympus E-5 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
64
display is selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focus
has microphone jack
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
missing microphone jack
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Olympus E-5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-5 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Olympus E-5Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus E-5 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Class Advanced DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-02-03 2012-02-08
Body design Mid-size SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic V+ Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4032 x 3024 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 11 -
Cross type focus points 11 -
Lens
Lens mount type Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Total lenses 45 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech HyperCrystal transmissive LCD Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) None
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.58x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 18.00 m (at ISO 200) 9.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 800 grams (1.76 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 143 x 117 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.6" x 3.0") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 56 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.6 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.5 not tested
DXO Low light rating 519 not tested
Other
Battery life 870 images 200 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLM-5 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II)/SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Cost at launch $1,700 $0