Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS30

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic TS30, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the TS30 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 3 years earlier than the TS30 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the TS30 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic TS30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features outside 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) while the Panasonic TS30 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic TS30 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have at the time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the TS30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and TS30 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, its tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and TS30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files however you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.