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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic TS20, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TS20 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched around the same time to the TS20 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic TS20

 SZ-31MR iHS TS20 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 TS20 SZ-31MR iHS 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic TS20

 SZ-31MR iHS TS20 
ReleasedFebruary 2012January 2012Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera frequently, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS against the TS20.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and TS20 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and TS20.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS20
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decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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good MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
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built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus by touch
lighter than average (226 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average (142g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography information
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography information
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography details
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lighter than average (226 grams)
provides focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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lighter than average (142g)
weather proofing
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
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reasonably wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery pack (200 shots)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging factors
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging factors
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reasonably wide (25mm)
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic jack
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic TS20
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Introduced 2012-02-08 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus distance 1cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 7.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 200 shots 250 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $0 $179