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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Introduced February 2012
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Panasonic ZS70

 SZ-31MR iHS ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 ZS70 SZ-31MR iHS 
AnnouncedApril 2017February 2012Newer by 63 months
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k920kSharper display (+120k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic ZS70

 SZ-31MR iHS ZS70 
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Touch display Easily navigate

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
54
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography information
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers touch focus
lighter than average (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
76
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
includes touch focus
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Sports photography camera
44
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (200 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
61
excellent zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 shots)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography info
67
lighter than average (226g)
offers touch focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.0)
79
good battery life (380 shots)
includes touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (20MP)
built-in flash
display is selfie friendly
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery (200 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
62
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (20 megapixels)
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Vlogging with Panasonic ZS70
35
decently wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than average (226 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have external mic port
74
reasonably wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
lack of external mic port
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Panasonic ZS70
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2012-02-08 2017-04-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 5184 x 3888
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 49
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 9.30 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 322g (0.71 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 photographs 380 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $0 $450