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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G95

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95 front
Portability
67
Imaging
62
Features
88
Overall
72

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G95 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
  • Revealed February 2012
Panasonic G95
(Full Review)
  • 20.3MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 536g - 130 x 94 x 77mm
  • Released April 2019
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-G90
  • Old Model is Panasonic G85
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G95 Overview

Lets look a little more in depth at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic G95, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 8 years earlier than the G95 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the G95 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic G95

 SZ-31MR iHS G95 

Reasons to pick Panasonic G95 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 G95 SZ-31MR iHS 
ReleasedApril 2019February 2012More modern by 87 months
Focus manually Dial precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1240k920kCrisper display (+320k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic G95

 SZ-31MR iHS G95 
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display dimensions
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G95 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic G95 has specifications of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") along with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the G95.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G95 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and G95 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G95 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G95 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and G95.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS because of its smaller sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic G95 will show greater detail utilizing its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G95 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G95 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G95 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography information
Panasonic G95 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
77
manual focus
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography details
Panasonic G95 Street photography details
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather sealing
good high ISO (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic G95 Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
68
silent shutter (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3MP)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography factors
Panasonic G95 Travel photography factors
67
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 shots)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
73
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features touch focus
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery pack (290 CIPA)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography information
Panasonic G95 Landscape photography information
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery life (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
76
manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count decent (20.3 megapixels)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
does not have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
not so great battery pack (290 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging information
Panasonic G95 Vlogging information
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
79
screen is selfie friendly
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic jack
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic G95 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic G95
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-G95
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-G90
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced Mirrorless
Revealed 2012-02-08 2019-04-05
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual TruePic V Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20.3 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 6400 25600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW data
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus range 1cm -
Total lenses - 107
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 920k dot 1,240k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/4000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m 6.40 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 536g (1.18 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 130 x 94 x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 photographs 290 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $0 $998