Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax W60

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax W60, 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 W60 (10MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was released 2 years after the W60 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up vs the W60 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax Optio W60. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax W60 has specifications of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax W60 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and W60 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Quite often, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The image here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and W60.

To sum up, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent SZ-31MR iHS provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.