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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ60

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 front
Portability
68
Imaging
39
Features
48
Overall
42

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 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
  • Released February 2012
Panasonic FZ60
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 493g - 120 x 81 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FZ62
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Overview

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very similar and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 5 months prior to the FZ60 so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the FZ60 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic FZ60

 SZ-31MR iHS FZ60 
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ60 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 FZ60 SZ-31MR iHS 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FZ60

 SZ-31MR iHS FZ60 
RevealedFebruary 2012July 2012Similar age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the FZ60.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and FZ60 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and FZ60.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of files but you will want to consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Portrait photography highlights
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
43
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focus
cannot use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Street photography highlights
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus via touch
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
44
image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than competition (493g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography highlights
Panasonic FZ60 Sports photography highlights
44
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
great battery pack (450 per charge)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography features
Panasonic FZ60 Travel photography features
67
lighter than others in class (226g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
57
great battery pack (450 shots)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition (493 grams)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ60 as a Landscape photography camera
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really wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery pack (200 CIPA)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
great battery pack (450 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic FZ60 Vlogging information
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic jack
27
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (493g)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ60 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FZ60
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FZ62
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2012-02-08 2012-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Resolution of screen 920k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m 13.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 493 gr (1.09 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 120 x 81 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs 450 photographs
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $0 $350