Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Announced February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Revealed March 2011

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 24 months prior to the SZ-30MR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the SZ-30MR for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
Fujifilm Z30 | SZ-30MR |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm Z30
SZ-30MR | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 24 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SZ-30MR
Fujifilm Z30 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 has physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Examine the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the SZ-30MR.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and SZ-30MR is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements merely by going through specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and SZ-30MR.
All in all, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to produce more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2009-02-17 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110g (0.24 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 220 photographs |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $150 | $279 |