Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic GF1

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic GF1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and GF1 (12MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and GF1 (Four Thirds) enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 2 years after the GF1 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GF1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the GF1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic GF1 Gallery.

If you're going to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has outer 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) while the Panasonic GF1 has measurements of 119mm x 71mm x 36mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 1.4") having a weight of 385 grams (0.85 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic GF1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the GF1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and GF1 is 89 and 85 respectively.

Typically, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions just by seeing technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and GF1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS because of its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will provide greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots much more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.