Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and K-1 (Full frame) have totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 5 years earlier than the K-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the K-1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax K-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax K-1 Gallery.

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has sizing of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the K-1.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and K-1 is 89 and 55 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and K-1.

As you can tell, both of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 20MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.