Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus SZ-30MR, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm Z1000EXR (1/2") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z1000EXR was launched 11 months after the SZ-30MR and they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores vs the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR & Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z1000EXR Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR has got outside dimensions of 102mm x 60mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 0.7") with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z1000EXR versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs the SZ-30MR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

Usually, it can be difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions only by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z1000EXR and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, the 2 cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z1000EXR features the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF less difficult. The fresher Fujifilm Z1000EXR will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.