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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44
Olympus SZ-15 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Olympus SZ-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Announced June 2013
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 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
  • Revealed March 2011
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 SZ-15 SZ-30MR 
RevealedJune 2013March 2011More modern by 29 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus SZ-15

 SZ-30MR SZ-15 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 SZ-15 SZ-30MR 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

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

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
44
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-15
Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (250g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
includes tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (220 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography features
68
lighter than competition in class (250g)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (23mm)
great reach (483mm)
no Time Lapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
terrible battery power (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
49
focusing manually
pretty wide (23mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (220 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-15 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
34
pretty wide (23mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (250 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
no mic port
34
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Olympus SZ-15 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-15 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Olympus SZ-15Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-15 Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2013-06-21 2011-03-02
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 23-483mm (21.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 460k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.50 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288) 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 AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 250 grams (0.55 lb) 226 grams (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model SLB-10A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $200 $279