Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS30

Below is a thorough overview of the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-11 (14MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-11 was launched 17 months before the ZS30 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the SZ-11 scores vs the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-11 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The complete galleries are available at Olympus SZ-11 Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-11 features outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS30 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-11 vs Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the SZ-11 against the ZS30.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-11 and ZS30 is 89 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is hard to envision the difference in sensor measurements merely by researching specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-11 and ZS30.

To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older SZ-11 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.