Olympus E-P5 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

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.

Photography Glossary

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus PEN E-P5 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus E-P5 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.