Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX580

Below, we are comparing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 3 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the FX580 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got external 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 FX580 has proportions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic FX580 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the FX580.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and FX580 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and FX580.

To sum up, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to render extra detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.