Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic S3

Below, we are looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic S3, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the S3 (14MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 14 months later than the S3 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the S3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic S3 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers exterior 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 S3 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic S3 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the S3.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and S3 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and S3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics much more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.