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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(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
Panasonic XS1
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic XS1

 SZ-31MR iHS XS1 
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 XS1 SZ-31MR iHS 
RevealedJanuary 2013February 2012Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic XS1

 SZ-31MR iHS XS1 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Portrait photography camera
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Street photography with Panasonic XS1
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
boasts focus via touch
lighter than average (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
Panasonic XS1 Sports photography details
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than average (226 grams)
boasts focus via touch
decent MP (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
69
lighter than competition in class (103g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography details
Panasonic XS1 Landscape photography details
41
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery power (200 per charge)
no Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic XS1
35
pretty wide (25mm)
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no external microphone support
31
pretty wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic XS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic XS1
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-XS1
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