Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Following is a thorough assessment of the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both built by Olympus. The image resolution of the SZ-15 (16MP) and the SZ-30MR (16MP) is relatively similar and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The SZ-15 was introduced 2 years after the SZ-30MR which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-15 scores against the SZ-30MR in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-15 & Olympus SZ-30MR. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-15 Gallery & Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera often, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-15 offers outside measurements of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-15 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the SZ-15 against the SZ-30MR.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-15 and SZ-30MR is 88 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to see the difference between sensor sizes only by reading specs. The image below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-15 and SZ-30MR.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos but you really should take the age of the products into consideration. The younger SZ-15 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.