Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS4

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS4, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and TS4 (12MP) but they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed within a month of the TS4 which means that they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the TS4 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has external dimensions 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 TS4 has proportions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the TS4.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and TS4 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Typically, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and TS4.

Clearly, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively.