Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G5
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- 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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 396g - 120 x 83 x 71mm
- Released July 2012
- Replaced the Panasonic G3
- Successor is Panasonic G6

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G5 Overview
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.

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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G5 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic G5
SZ-31MR iHS | G5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic G5 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
G5 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Dial accurate focusing | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Take selfies |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic G5
SZ-31MR iHS | G5 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2012 | Same age |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same screen size |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 920k | Identical screen resolution |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G5 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic G5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G5 Sensor Comparison
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.

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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G5 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2012-02-08 | 2012-07-17 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TruePic V | Venus Engine VII FHD |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 160 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 107 |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.1 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display size | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 920k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 1,440k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.7x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 7.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | 10.50 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 396 grams (0.87 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 120 x 83 x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 21.4 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 618 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | 320 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail price | $0 | $699 |