Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax K-r

Here, we will be comparing the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax K-r, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 12 months after the K-r and they are of a similar age. The two cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores vs the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS provides physical 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) and the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax K-r in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS compared to the K-r.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-31MR iHS and K-r is 89 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes simply by seeing a spec sheet. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and K-r.

Clearly, both of these cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will show more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.