Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ2500

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ2500, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the FZ2500 (20MP) is fairly close but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and FZ2500 (1") boast different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 5 years earlier than the FZ2500 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ2500 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the FZ2500 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ2500. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic FZ2500 Gallery.

If you're going to carry around your camera, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ2500 has measurements of 138mm x 102mm x 135mm (5.4" x 4.0" x 5.3") accompanied by a weight of 915 grams (2.02 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ2500 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the FZ2500.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and FZ2500 is 89 and 53 respectively.

Usually, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and FZ2500.

All in all, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic FZ2500 will result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.