Leica Q vs Olympus SZ-30MR

The following is a in depth review of the Leica Q versus Olympus SZ-30MR, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Leica and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Q (24MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) and the Q (Full frame) and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Q was released 4 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Leica Q being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a detailed comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Q matches up versus the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Leica Q & Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are viewable at Leica Q Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Leica Q has outside measurements of 130mm x 80mm x 93mm (5.1" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 640 grams (1.41 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Q against the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Q and SZ-30MR is 63 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Q and SZ-30MR.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Q featuring a larger sensor will make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Leica Q will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer Q will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.