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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax 645D

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Pentax 645D front
Portability
50
Imaging
76
Features
52
Overall
66

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax 645D 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
Pentax 645D
(Full Review)
  • 40MP - Medium format Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • No Video
  • Pentax 645AF2 Mount
  • 1480g - 156 x 117 x 119mm
  • Announced March 2010
  • New Model is Pentax 645Z
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax 645D Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax 645D, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and 645D (40MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and 645D (Medium format) come with different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was revealed 24 months later than the 645D which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645D being a Large SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the 645D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Pentax 645D

 SZ-31MR iHS 645D 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012March 2010More recent by 24 months
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Reasons to pick Pentax 645D over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 645D SZ-31MR iHS 
Manual focus Very precise focus
Screen resolution921k920kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax 645D

 SZ-31MR iHS 645D 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax 645D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax 645D has dimensions of 156mm x 117mm x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7") accompanied by a weight of 1480 grams (3.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax 645D in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the 645D.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax 645D size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and 645D is 89 and 50 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax 645D top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax 645D Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and 645D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS using its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax 645D will provide more detail because of its extra 24 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS provides a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax 645D sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax 645D Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax 645D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography advice
Pentax 645D Portrait photography advice
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
supports face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
77
has manual focus
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography information
Pentax 645D Street photography information
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
58
sensor size is large (Medium format)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Sports photography with Pentax 645D
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incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
supports tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (200 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
63
megapixel count amazing (40MP)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
no liveview
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Travel photography camera
Pentax 645D as a Travel photography camera
67
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
provides focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse function
terrible battery life (200 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
55
weather sealing
megapixel count amazing (40MP)
terrible battery pack (800 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography highlights
Pentax 645D Landscape photography highlights
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fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery life (200 shots)
missing Timelapse function
72
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax 645AF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
megapixel count amazing (40 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Medium format)
does not have anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
no liveview
no image stabilization
terrible battery pack (800 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Vlogging camera
Pentax 645D as a Vlogging camera
35
fairly wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
missing microphone jack
9
lack of video recording
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax 645D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax 645D
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPentax 645D
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Pentax 645D
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Pro DSLR
Announced 2012-02-08 2010-03-10
Physical type Compact Large SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Dual TruePic V Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" Medium format
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 44 x 33mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 1,452.0mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 40MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 7264 x 5440
Maximum native ISO 6400 1600
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax 645AF2
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing range 1cm -
Amount of lenses - 6
Crop factor 5.8 0.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 920k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle and with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.85x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 9.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/125 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) -
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 1480 grams (3.26 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 156 x 117 x 119mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 24.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 1262
Other
Battery life 200 shots 800 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B D-LI90
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/SDHC
Card slots One Dual
Pricing at release $0 $4,000