Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Here is a extensive review of the Fujifilm T500 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm T500 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm T500 was released 23 months later than the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm T500 grades against the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix T500 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm T500 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm T500 features external measurements of 99mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst 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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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm T500 against the SZ-30MR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm T500 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here will offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm T500 and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical resolution and you can expect comparable quality of photographs though you need to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more modern Fujifilm T500 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.