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

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.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.