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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75 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 FX75
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FX70
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the FX75 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 21 months after the FX75 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the FX75 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic FX75

 SZ-31MR iHS FX75 
IntroducedFebruary 2012June 2010Newer by 21 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 FX75 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FX75

 SZ-31MR iHS FX75 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FX75 has specifications of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the FX75.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and FX75 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and FX75.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to deliver extra detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic FX75
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good megapixels (16MP)
has face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography info
Panasonic FX75 Street photography info
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has focus by touch
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Sports photography with Panasonic FX75
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 shots)
no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX75 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition in class (226g)
has focus by touch
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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includes touch focus
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX75 Landscape photography features
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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really wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
Panasonic FX75 Vlogging advice
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fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have mic jack
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really wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX75 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FX75
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2012-02-08 2010-06-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic V Venus Engine HD II
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 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.2-5.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 7.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 format MPEG-4, H.264 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 165 gr (0.36 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $0 $139