Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 325g - 111 x 64 x 38mm
- Introduced September 2012
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- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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-PL5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview
Lets look much closer at the Olympus E-PL5 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are produced by Olympus. The image resolution of the E-PL5 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively close but the E-PL5 (Four Thirds) and SZ-30MR (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe E-PL5 was released 19 months after the SZ-30MR which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera.
Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the E-PL5 matches up against the SZ-30MR with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL5 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus E-PL5 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus E-PL5 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
E-PL5 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Launched | September 2012 | March 2011 | Newer by 19 months | |
Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus E-PL5
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Common features in the Olympus E-PL5 and Olympus SZ-30MR
E-PL5 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Same screen resolution |
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus E-PL5 provides outer measurements of 111mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") having a weight of 325 grams (0.72 lbs) whilst 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-PL5 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL5 against the SZ-30MR.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the E-PL5 and SZ-30MR is 88 and 89 respectively.
Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison
Often, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The pic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the E-PL5 and SZ-30MR.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact resolution albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The E-PL5 uses the bigger sensor which will make obtaining bokeh simpler. The more modern E-PL5 will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.
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Olympus E-PL5 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications
Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus SZ-30MR | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Olympus |
Model type | Olympus PEN E-PL5 | Olympus SZ-30MR |
Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2012-09-17 | 2011-03-02 |
Body design | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | 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 surface area | 224.9mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 3200 |
Min native ISO | 200 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 35 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 107 | - |
Crop factor | 2.1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/1700 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.00 m (bundled FL-LM1) | 4.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Manual (3 levels) | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (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) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4, H.264, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 325 gr (0.72 lb) | 226 gr (0.50 lb) |
Dimensions | 111 x 64 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 72 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 22.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 12.3 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 889 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 360 pictures | 220 pictures |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BLS-5 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $400 | $279 |