Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 1

Following is a detailed overview of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus 1, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras and both of them are offered by Olympus. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and 1 (12MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and 1 (1/1.7") enjoy different sensor measurements.

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 3 years earlier than the 1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the SZ-30MR grades against the 1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus Stylus 1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Olympus 1 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus 1 has proportions of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus 1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the 1.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and 1 is 89 and 79 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and 1.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR due to its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF harder and the Olympus SZ-30MR will provide you with more detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.