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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH3 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 FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Let's examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 2 years later than the FH3 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the FH3 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic FH3

 SZ-31MR iHS FH3 
RevealedFebruary 2012January 2010More recent by 26 months
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 FH3 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FH3

 SZ-31MR iHS FH3 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides outside 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 FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the FH3.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and FH3 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by going through specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and FH3.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to show extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern SZ-31MR iHS provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH3
34
MP count good (16MP)
has face detection focus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
Panasonic FH3 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes focus by touch
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography details
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
slow fps (6.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
67
lighter than competition (226g)
includes focus by touch
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low battery (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
64
resolution is good (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography information
41
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
low battery (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
35
relatively wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-02-08 2010-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic V -
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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model 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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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