Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic SZ3

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic SZ3, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the SZ3 (16MP) is very well matched and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 11 months before the SZ3 so they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the SZ3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic SZ3 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera, you are going to need to factor in 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") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the SZ3.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and SZ3 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizes purely by looking at technical specs. The image here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and SZ3.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you can expect similar quality of pictures although you may want to consider the age of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.