Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic L10

Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic L10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and L10 (10MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 4 years after the L10 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise view of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the L10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

When you are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has dimensions of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") with a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic L10 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at the time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the L10.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and L10 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and L10.

Plainly, each of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will give extra detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.