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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic FP8
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 96 x 60 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Overview

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and FP8 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 2 years later than the FP8 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the FP8 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic FP8

 SZ-31MR iHS FP8 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009More recent by 31 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP8 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 FP8 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FP8

 SZ-31MR iHS FP8 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FP8 has measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the FP8.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and FP8 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements simply by going over specs. The graphic below will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and FP8.

All in all, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer you more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS provides an advantage in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FP8
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography factors
Panasonic FP8 Street photography factors
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography advice
Panasonic FP8 Sports photography advice
44
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FP8 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
provides touch focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
terrible battery life (200 per charge)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
56
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (151 grams)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic FP8 Landscape photography information
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quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
32
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic FP8 Vlogging information
35
quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have mic support
28
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic port
heavier than competitors (151g)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FP8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FP8
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Ultracompact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2009-07-27
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V Venus Engine 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 16MP 12MP
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
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 920 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 5.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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), 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 jack
Headphone jack
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 226 grams (0.50 pounds) 151 grams (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 96 x 60 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8")
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 shots -
Type of battery 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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $300