Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH27

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH27, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the FH27 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 14 months later than the FH27 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the FH27 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys physical 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 FH27 has specifications of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the FH27.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and FH27 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements simply by reviewing technical specs. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and FH27.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you might want to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS will have an edge in sensor innovation.