Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax Q

Lets look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax Q, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and Q (12MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was announced 8 months after the Q and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax Q being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up against the Q when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Pentax Q. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Pentax Q Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax Q has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 31mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 180 grams (0.40 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the Q.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and Q is 89 and 93 respectively.

Often, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and Q.

Clearly, both cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to result in extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS will have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.