Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic LX100

Following is a thorough overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic LX100, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Large Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and LX100 (13MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and LX100 (Four Thirds) have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 3 years before the LX100 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX100 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the LX100 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic LX100 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers 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 LX100 has measurements of 115mm x 66mm x 55mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 2.2") accompanied by a weight of 393 grams (0.87 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic LX100 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the LX100.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and LX100 is 89 and 83 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and LX100.

Plainly, each of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will deliver more detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.