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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 II

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
 
Pentax K-1 Mark II front
Portability
55
Imaging
77
Features
82
Overall
79

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 II Key Specs

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
(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
  • Launched February 2012
Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF4 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Introduced February 2018
  • Earlier Model is Pentax K-1
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 II Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax K-1 II, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) use different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was introduced 7 years before the K-1 II and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores against the K-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Pentax K-1 II

 SZ-31MR iHS K-1 II 
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Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 II over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 K-1 II SZ-31MR iHS 
IntroducedFebruary 2018February 2012More recent by 73 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax K-1 II

 SZ-31MR iHS K-1 II 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 II Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax K-1 II in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the K-1 II.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 II size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and K-1 II is 89 and 55 respectively.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 II top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 II Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and K-1 II.

As you can tell, both the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field trickier and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with extra detail using its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older SZ-31MR iHS will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 II sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Portrait photography advice
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decent megapixels (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
86
manual focus
great resolution (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography highlights
Pentax K-1 II Street photography highlights
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with touch focus
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
70
screen articulates
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
above average high ISO (819,200)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography info
Pentax K-1 II Sports photography info
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
77
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second low (4.4 frames per second)
low battery life (670 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography features
Pentax K-1 II Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (226g)
comes with touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (200 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
53
weather sealing
great resolution (36 megapixels)
low battery life (670 CIPA)
heavier than competition in class (1,010 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-1 II Landscape photography advice
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really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
low battery (200 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF4 mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
two card slots
low battery life (670 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-1 II Vlogging highlights
35
really wide (25mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
32
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with mic socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition in class (1,010g)
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Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-1 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax K-1 II
 Olympus SZ-31MR iHSPentax K-1 Mark II
General Information
Brand Olympus Pentax
Model Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Pentax K-1 Mark II
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Advanced DSLR
Launched 2012-02-08 2018-02-22
Physical type Compact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Dual TruePic V PRIME IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 36MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 6400 819200
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Pentax KAF4
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focus distance 1cm -
Available lenses - 151
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 920 thousand dots 1,037 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 4.4fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 9.30 m no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 secs
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) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 1010 grams (2.23 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
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 photos 670 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Card slots Single Two
Price at release $0 $1,737