Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus 7000

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Olympus 7000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are offered by Olympus. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and 7000 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 3 years after the 7000 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the 7000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus Stylus 7000. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Olympus 7000 Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with outside 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 7000 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the 7000.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and 7000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The image here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and 7000.

As you can tell, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide you with more detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher SZ-31MR iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.