Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both offered by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-15 was manufactured 17 months after the SZ-31MR iHS which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a full comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-15 matches up against the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-15 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-15 versus the SZ-31MR iHS.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-15 and SZ-31MR iHS is 88 and 89 respectively.

Often, it is very hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The pic here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-15 and SZ-31MR iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern SZ-15 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.