Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-850 iHS

The following is a extended review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TG-850 iHS (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 24 months earlier than the TG-850 iHS making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the TG-850 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers exterior dimensions 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 TG-850 iHS has measurements of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-850 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-850 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through technical specs. The image below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-850 iHS.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of photos however you should factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.