Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax E85

Following is a detailed comparison of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax E85, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Pentax. There exists a big gap between the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and E85 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was manufactured 2 years after the E85 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a full comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the E85 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax Optio E85. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax E85 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS comes with exterior dimensions 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 E85 has proportions of 93mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax E85 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the E85.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and E85 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The pic here will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and E85.

Plainly, both cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You should expect the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to give extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.