Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the ZS70 (20MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 6 years before the ZS70 which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Panasonic ZS70 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") and a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the ZS70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and ZS70 is 89 and 87 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The pic underneath will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and ZS70.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS70 to offer greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.