Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1
89 Imaging
39 Features
47 Overall
42
95 Imaging
35 Features
17 Overall
27
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(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
(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
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 GlossaryThe 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.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic FH1
SZ-31MR iHS | FH1 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2012 | January 2010 | Fresher by 26 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 920k | 230k | Clearer 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 type | Fixed | 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.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Panasonic 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 |