Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-310

Here, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-310, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Waterproof and they are both produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TG-310 (14MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 14 months after the TG-310 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the TG-310 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Olympus TG-310. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Olympus TG-310 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Olympus TG-310 has proportions of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-310 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the TG-310.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-310 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through technical specs. The picture here might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-310.

As you can tell, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS will have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.