FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was released 8 months earlier than the SZ-30MR so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a quick summation of how the JZ500 grades versus the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ500 provides physical dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has 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).

Check the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ500 compared to the SZ-30MR.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and SZ-30MR is 93 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ500 and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to show more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged JZ500 will be behind in sensor technology.