Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm X10 (12MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the Fujifilm X10 (2/3") and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X10 was manufactured 17 months later than the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm X10 scores versus the SZ-30MR with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm X10 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm X10 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X10 has got outside measurements of 117mm x 70mm x 57mm (4.6" x 2.8" x 2.2") with a weight of 350 grams (0.77 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Fujifilm X10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X10 vs the SZ-30MR.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X10 and SZ-30MR is 83 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X10 and SZ-30MR.

Clearly, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm X10 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Olympus SZ-30MR will offer more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm X10 provides an advantage in sensor tech.