Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic TS5

Its time to take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic TS5, one is 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 TS5 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 17 months earlier than the TS5 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the TS5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic TS5 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has outside 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) while the Panasonic TS5 has proportions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic TS5 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the TS5.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and TS5 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and TS5.

To sum up, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photographs though you will want to factor the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind in sensor tech.