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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25 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 FH25
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS35
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the FH25 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 14 months later than the FH25 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the FH25 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic FH25

 SZ-31MR iHS FH25 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 14 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 FH25 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FH25

 SZ-31MR iHS FH25 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features exterior 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 FH25 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25 in our newest 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 chosen at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the FH25.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and FH25 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by going over specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and FH25.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs though you have to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH25 Portrait photography information
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megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Street photography with Panasonic FH25
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition (226g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FH25
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max fps very slow (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH25 Travel photography advice
67
lighter than competition (226g)
offers touch focus
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH25
41
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (200 per charge)
lack of Time Lapse recording
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH25 Vlogging advice
35
rather wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic support
31
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FH25
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS35
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-02-08 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V Venus Engine VI
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1280 x 720p (24 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
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 159g (0.35 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 pictures 250 pictures
Battery type 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $0 $180