Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G6

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G6, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the G6 (16MP) is relatively close but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and G6 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

Photography Glossary

The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 14 months earlier than the G6 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades versus the G6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic G6 Gallery.

When you are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic G6 has proportions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") with a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G6 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the G6.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and G6 is 89 and 74 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by looking through specifications. The pic here will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and G6.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same MP albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS has the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field harder. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.