Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic S1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and S1 (24MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and S1 (Full frame) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 8 years prior to the S1 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features exterior 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 Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the S1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and S1 is 89 and 54 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The pic underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic S1 will render more detail due to its extra 8MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.