Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G5

Here is a detailed overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic G5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the G5 (16MP) is relatively close but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and G5 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 5 months before the G5 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the G5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic G5 has sizing of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") having a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the G5.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and G5 is 89 and 74 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by researching specifications. The visual here will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and G5.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor sizing. The SZ-31MR iHS has got the smaller sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field harder.