Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 425g - 122 x 89 x 43mm
- Announced April 2012
- Newer Model is Olympus E-M5 II
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Launched March 2011
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
In this article, we are contrasting the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SZ-30MR, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both sold by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-M5 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is very close but the E-M5 (Four Thirds) and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor sizing.
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesThe E-M5 was manufactured 15 months after the SZ-30MR making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-M5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the E-M5 grades versus the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus OM-D E-M5 and Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus E-M5 Gallery and Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-M5 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
E-M5 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Launched | April 2012 | March 2011 | More modern by 15 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 610k | 460k | Clearer display (+150k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus E-M5
SZ-30MR | E-M5 |
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Common features in the Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SZ-30MR
E-M5 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurement | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus E-M5 comes with physical measurements of 122mm x 89mm x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 425 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications 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 Olympus E-M5 and Olympus SZ-30MR in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the E-M5 compared to the SZ-30MR.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the E-M5 and SZ-30MR is 81 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the E-M5 and SZ-30MR.
As you can tell, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact MP but different sensor sizes. The E-M5 uses the larger sensor which should make achieving bokeh easier. The younger E-M5 provides an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus E-M5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Advanced Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2012-04-30 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic VI | TruePic III+ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Four Thirds | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Maximum aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Available lenses | 107 | - |
Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 610k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | Touch control in electrostatic capacitance type OLED monitor | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.58x | - |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 seconds | 4 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 9.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync (2), Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 425 gr (0.94 lbs) | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) |
Dimensions | 122 x 89 x 43mm (4.8" x 3.5" x 1.7") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 71 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 826 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 220 pictures |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLN-1 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $799 | $279 |