Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
- Revealed January 2013
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Overview
Lets take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic XS1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the XS1 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 11 months prior to the XS1 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the XS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic XS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic XS1
SZ-31MR iHS | XS1 | |||
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Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 920k | 230k | Sharper display (+690k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
XS1 | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Revealed | January 2013 | February 2012 | Fresher by 11 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic XS1
SZ-31MR iHS | XS1 | |||
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Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic XS1 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic XS1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the XS1.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and XS1 is 89 and 97 respectively.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and XS1.
As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP so you should expect similar quality of photographs although you really should take the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2012-02-08 | 2013-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | - |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Max shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
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 |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 103 gr (0.23 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
Battery style | 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 shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Launch cost | $0 | $130 |