Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and both of them are created by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and TG-1 iHS (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 3 months prior to the TG-1 iHS which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the TG-1 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has measurements of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Olympus TG-1 iHS in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the TG-1 iHS.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-1 iHS is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking a spec sheet. The picture here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and TG-1 iHS.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a little more aggressively.