Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ35

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FZ35, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and FZ35 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 20 months later than the FZ35 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the FZ35 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ35 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ35 has sizing of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FZ35 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the FZ35.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and FZ35 is 89 and 72 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and FZ35.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to show extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The fresher SZ-31MR iHS should have a benefit in sensor tech.