FujiFilm HS10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Below, we will be evaluating the FujiFilm HS10 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the HS10 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

The HS10 was revealed 7 months before the SZ-30MR which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the FujiFilm HS10 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the HS10 grades versus the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for FujiFilm FinePix HS10 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are viewable at FujiFilm HS10 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm HS10 features exterior measurements of 131mm x 91mm x 126mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 5.0") having a weight of 666 grams (1.47 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the FujiFilm HS10 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the HS10 compared to the SZ-30MR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the HS10 and SZ-30MR is 60 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the HS10 and SZ-30MR.

As you can tell, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older HS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.