Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic FZ70

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 17 months before the FZ70 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades against the FZ70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic FZ70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the FZ70.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and FZ70 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements simply by going through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and FZ70.

Plainly, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of pictures although you should consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.