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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200 front
Portability
86
Imaging
54
Features
66
Overall
58

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced February 2012
Panasonic ZS200
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Push to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-360mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 66 x 45mm
  • Launched February 2018
  • Other Name is Lumix DC-TZ200
  • Old Model is Panasonic ZS100
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the ZS200 (20MP) is pretty comparable but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and ZS200 (1") enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 7 years prior to the ZS200 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic ZS200 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the ZS200 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic ZS200

 SZ-31MR iHS ZS200 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS200 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 ZS200 SZ-31MR iHS 
LaunchedFebruary 2018February 2012More modern by 73 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution1240k920kSharper screen (+320k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic ZS200

 SZ-31MR iHS ZS200 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS200 has dimensions of 111mm x 66mm x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the ZS200.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and ZS200 is 89 and 86 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and ZS200.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field tougher and the Panasonic ZS200 will show extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Portrait photography camera
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
65
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
provides face detect focusing
supports RAW files
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS200 Street photography information
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers focus via touch
lighter than competitors (226g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
77
image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
includes focus by touch
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Sports photography camera
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
70
incredible zoom range (24-360mm 15.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
provides tracking focus
good battery pack (370 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS200 Travel photography highlights
67
lighter than competitors (226g)
offers focus via touch
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
76
good battery pack (370 CIPA)
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (20MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (360mm)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS200
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
focusing manually
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
good battery pack (370 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS200 as a Vlogging camera
35
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detection focusing
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic support
35
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS200 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic ZS200
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS200
Also called as - Lumix DC-TZ200
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Large Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-02-08 2018-02-13
Physical type Compact Large Sensor Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic V Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS MOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 13.2 x 8.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 116.2mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 5472 x 3648
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 25600
Minimum native ISO 80 125
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-360mm (15.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.7
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 920k dots 1,240k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,330k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.53x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m 6.80 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 340 gr (0.75 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 111 x 66 x 45mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 370 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3 shots @ 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $800