Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS1
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released February 2012
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed May 2009
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ6

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview
Here is a in-depth overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic ZS1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and ZS1 (10MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") have totally different sensor dimensions.

The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 2 years later than the ZS1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the ZS1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Panasonic ZS1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic ZS1
SZ-31MR iHS | ZS1 | |||
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Revealed | February 2012 | ![]() | May 2009 | Fresher by 34 months |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper display (+690k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
ZS1 | SZ-31MR iHS |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic ZS1
SZ-31MR iHS | ZS1 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS1 has dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Panasonic ZS1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the ZS1.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and ZS1 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison
Often, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and ZS1.
As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The SZ-31MR iHS using its larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will show extra detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ6 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2012-02-08 | 2009-05-14 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Dual TruePic V | - |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.5" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 5.744 x 4.308mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 24.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 10MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 3648 x 2736 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 6.3 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 920 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 7.0fps | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 9.30 m | 5.30 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 640x480 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lb) | 229 grams (0.50 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 photographs | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $0 | $0 |