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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched November 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

In this write-up, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic 3D1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and 3D1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 4 months later than the 3D1 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the 3D1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic 3D1

 SZ-31MR iHS 3D1 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 3D1 SZ-31MR iHS 
Display sizing3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic 3D1

 SZ-31MR iHS 3D1 
LaunchedFebruary 2012November 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has physical 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) whilst the Panasonic 3D1 has proportions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic 3D1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the 3D1.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and 3D1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very tough to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and 3D1.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give more detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Portrait photography camera
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good MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
27
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Street photography with Panasonic 3D1
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others in class (226g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
61
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography highlights
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long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (200 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography advice
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lighter than others in class (226g)
includes touch to focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
59
boasts touch focus
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery power (200 shots)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Landscape photography camera
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quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
terrible battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
terrible battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging factors
Panasonic 3D1 Vlogging factors
35
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have mic socket
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic 3D1
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 920 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 193 grams (0.43 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 pictures 200 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $670