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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
85
Imaging
53
Features
76
Overall
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Olympus PEN E-P5 front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs

Olympus E-P5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 420g - 122 x 69 x 37mm
  • Revealed October 2013
  • Earlier Model is Olympus E-P3
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
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview

Here is a complete review of the Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The resolution of the E-P5 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is fairly similar but the E-P5 (Four Thirds) and SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The E-P5 was introduced 21 months later than the SZ-31MR iHS making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-P5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the E-P5 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus E-P5 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-P5 SZ-31MR iHS 
AnnouncedOctober 2013February 2012Fresher by 21 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1037k920kSharper display (+117k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus E-P5

 SZ-31MR iHS E-P5 

Common features in the Olympus E-P5 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 E-P5 SZ-31MR iHS 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-P5 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 420 grams (0.93 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the E-P5 compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the E-P5 and SZ-31MR iHS is 85 and 89 respectively.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS top view buttons comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-P5 and SZ-31MR iHS.

As you have seen, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but different sensor sizing. The E-P5 contains the larger sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field easier. The younger E-P5 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS sensor size comparison

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography factors
71
has manual focus
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has face detect focus
exports RAW formats
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Street photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others (420g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography info
68
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
no phase detect auto focus
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus E-P5
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
68
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
heavier than others (420g)
display is not selfie friendly
67
lighter than competition in class (226g)
provides focus by touch
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus E-P5 Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography info
79
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
41
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus E-P5
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
33
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of mic support
heavier than others (420 grams)
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing mic support
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Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus E-P5 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Olympus PEN E-P5Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus PEN E-P5 Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2013-10-03 2012-02-08
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Dual TruePic V
Sensor type CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 25600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 35 -
Cross type focus points - -
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 107 -
Focal length multiplier 2.1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,037k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology 3:2 LCD capacitive touchscreen Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic (optional) None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (ISO 100) 9.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual (1/1 - 1/64) Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/320 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 420 gr (0.93 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 122 x 69 x 37mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.5") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 72 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 22.8 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 12.4 not tested
DXO Low light rating 895 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 200 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch cost $389 $0