Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Here, we are comparing the Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the E-M10 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very well matched but the E-M10 (Four Thirds) and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The E-M10 was unveiled 3 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus E-M10 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise summary of how the E-M10 scores versus the SZ-30MR when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M10 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-M10 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus E-M10 enjoys exterior measurements of 119mm x 82mm x 46mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 1.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus E-M10 vs Olympus SZ-30MR in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the E-M10 compared to the SZ-30MR.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the E-M10 and SZ-30MR is 82 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the E-M10 and SZ-30MR.

As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical megapixels but not the same sensor sizes. The E-M10 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallow DOF easier. The more recent E-M10 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.