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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched February 2012
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 5010
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are offered by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 2 years after the 5010 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the 5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Olympus 5010

 SZ-31MR iHS 5010 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010More modern by 26 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 5010 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus 5010

 SZ-31MR iHS 5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus 5010 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the 5010.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and 5010 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes merely by going over a spec sheet. The pic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and 5010.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to deliver extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography details
Olympus 5010 Street photography details
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
44
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography highlights
Olympus 5010 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging highlights
Olympus 5010 Vlogging highlights
35
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have microphone socket
29
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus 5010
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSOlympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Olympus Stylus 5010
Also referred to as - mju 5010
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Launched 2012-02-08 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic V TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 1cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $0 $150