FujiFilm S2500HD vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Lets take a closer look at the FujiFilm S2500HD versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the S2500HD (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The S2500HD was announced 7 months earlier than the SZ-30MR and they are of a similar age. The two cameras have different body design with the FujiFilm S2500HD being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the S2500HD matches up versus the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for FujiFilm FinePix S2500HD & Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are provided at FujiFilm S2500HD Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The FujiFilm S2500HD features exterior measurements of 110mm x 73mm x 81mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 3.2") along with a weight of 337 grams (0.74 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the S2500HD against the SZ-30MR.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the S2500HD and SZ-30MR is 78 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions merely by researching technical specs. The picture below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the S2500HD and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged S2500HD will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.