Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FX90

Here, we will be analyzing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FX90, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and FX90 (12MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 6 months after the FX90 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the FX90 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the FX90.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and FX90 is 89 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The image underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and FX90.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give you more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively.