Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax X70

Here, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax X70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Pentax. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and X70 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 2 years later than the X70 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax X70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades vs the X70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Pentax X70. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Pentax X70 Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS features outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax X70 has sizing of 110mm x 83mm x 90mm (4.3" x 3.3" x 3.5") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS versus Pentax X70 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS versus the X70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-31MR iHS and X70 is 89 and 71 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and X70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to deliver greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS will have an edge in sensor technology.