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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 8 years earlier than the S1R which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the S1R in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic S1R

 SZ-31MR iHS S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 S1R SZ-31MR iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2019February 2012Newer by 85 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k920kClearer display (+1180k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic S1R

 SZ-31MR iHS S1R 
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the S1R.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and S1R is 89 and 54 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and S1R.

To sum up, the two cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1R will resolve extra detail using its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
87
focusing manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography features
Panasonic S1R Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
71
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
has touch to focus
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
44
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
78
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low battery life (360 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic S1R Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition in class (226g)
includes touch focus
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse function
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
60
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
has touch to focus
megapixel count amazing (47MP)
low battery life (360 CIPA)
more heavy than competition (1,020g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no Time Lapse function
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
good high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
low battery life (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
35
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no external mic port
32
screen is touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (1,020 grams)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic S1R
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Released 2012-02-08 2019-02-01
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 6400 25600
Highest enhanced ISO - 51200
Min native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 30
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dot 2,100 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 1020 grams (2.25 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 360 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC -
Storage slots 1 Two
Retail pricing $0 $3,698