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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Launched February 2012
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic FH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 2 years later than the FH1 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the FH1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic FH1

 SZ-31MR iHS FH1 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 26 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 FH1 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FH1

 SZ-31MR iHS FH1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FH1 has measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the FH1.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and FH1 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and FH1.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a little more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
21
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography information
Panasonic FH1 Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
25
image stabilization (Optical)
slow frames per second (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition (226 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery pack (200 shots)
does not have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
58
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
41
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse function
32
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging advice
35
really wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone port
29
rather wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FH1
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 6.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 163g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $150