Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both sold by Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 21 months prior to the 1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades against the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus Stylus 1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the 1.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and 1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions merely by checking out specifications. The picture here will give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and 1.

To sum up, both cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will provide greater detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.