Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax ist DL2

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax ist DL2, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Olympus and Pentax. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and ist DL2 (6MP) and the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and ist DL2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was launched 6 years after the ist DL2 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Pentax ist DL2 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS grades against the ist DL2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS and Pentax ist DL2. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery and Pentax ist DL2 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS enjoys external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Pentax ist DL2 has sizing of 125mm x 93mm x 66mm (4.9" x 3.7" x 2.6") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Pentax ist DL2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS and the ist DL2.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and ist DL2 is 89 and 69 respectively.

Often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The picture here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-31MR iHS and ist DL2.

Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-31MR iHS featuring a smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field harder and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will produce more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures far more aggressively. The newer SZ-31MR iHS is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.