Olympus E-300 vs Panasonic SZ7

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus E-300 and Panasonic SZ7, former is a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the E-300 (8MP) and SZ7 (14MP) and the E-300 (Four Thirds) and SZ7 (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The E-300 was released 8 years before the SZ7 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-300 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic SZ7 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the E-300 matches up vs the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus E-300 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-300 Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus E-300 features exterior measurements of 147mm x 85mm x 64mm (5.8" x 3.3" x 2.5") along with a weight of 624 grams (1.38 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ7 has sizing of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the E-300 against the SZ7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-300 and SZ7 is 67 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic here should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the E-300 and SZ7.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-300 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic SZ7 will offer extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged E-300 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.