Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic LX3

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic LX3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and LX3 (10MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 3 years later than the LX3 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the LX3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.

When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has proportions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the LX3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and LX3 is 89 and 91 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements merely by reading specifications. The photograph here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and LX3.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will offer more detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.