Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX5

Below is a comprehensive analysis of the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS vs Samsung NX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Samsung. The image resolution of the SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) and the NX5 (15MP) is relatively close but the SZ-31MR iHS (1/2.3") and NX5 (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-31MR iHS was brought out 21 months later than the NX5 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS being a Compact camera and the Samsung NX5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-31MR iHS scores versus the NX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-31MR iHS & Samsung NX5. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery & Samsung NX5 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-31MR iHS offers 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 Samsung NX5 has proportions of 123mm x 87mm x 40mm (4.8" x 3.4" x 1.6") along with a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-31MR iHS vs the NX5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-31MR iHS and NX5 is 89 and 80 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-31MR iHS and NX5.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-31MR iHS featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging and the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS will result in more detail having its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger SZ-31MR iHS provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.