Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax XG-1

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax XG-1, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the XG-1 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-31MR iHS was unveiled 3 years before the XG-1 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax XG-1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-31MR iHS matches up versus the XG-1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax XG-1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax XG-1 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax XG-1 has measurements of 119mm x 89mm x 98mm (4.7" x 3.5" x 3.9") having a weight of 567 grams (1.25 lbs).

Check out the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax XG-1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the XG-1.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and XG-1 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-31MR iHS and XG-1.

As you have seen, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP and you should expect similar quality of images although you really should factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-31MR iHS is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.