Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP5

The following is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 14 months after the FP5 which makes them a generation away from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting into a full comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the FP5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with 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) while the Panasonic FP5 has measurements of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the FP5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and FP5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and FP5.

As you can see, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to provide more detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.