Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-S1

Here, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-S1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly close but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and K-S1 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 3 years earlier than the K-S1 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the K-S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

If you're planning to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the K-S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and K-S1 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specifications. The picture below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-31MR iHS and K-S1.

Plainly, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-31MR iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-S1 will result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-31MR iHS will be behind in sensor technology.