Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic SZ10

Below is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic SZ10, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the SZ10 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 3 years prior to the SZ10 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the SZ10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.

For those who are going to lug around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides external 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has measurements of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") and a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic SZ10 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the SZ10.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and SZ10 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by looking at specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and SZ10.

Plainly, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photos but you should factor the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.