Olympus SZ-12 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

The following is a extended overview of the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and they are both created by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-12 (14MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively close and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-12 was manufactured 11 months after the SZ-30MR which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a more detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-12 grades against the SZ-30MR in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-12 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-12 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

In case you're looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-12 has got external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has 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).

Look at the Olympus SZ-12 and Olympus SZ-30MR in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-12 against the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-12 and SZ-30MR is 89 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-12 and SZ-30MR.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to render greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The newer SZ-12 will have an advantage in sensor tech.