FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below, we will be comparing the FujiFilm F70EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the F70EXR (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the F70EXR (1/2") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor measurements.

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The F70EXR was announced 19 months earlier than the SZ-30MR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the F70EXR grades vs the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix F70EXR & Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm F70EXR Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

In case you're intending to travel with your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The FujiFilm F70EXR comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 205 grams (0.45 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the F70EXR versus the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the F70EXR and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the F70EXR and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The F70EXR having a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field simpler and the Olympus SZ-30MR will offer more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged F70EXR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.