Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 5010

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus 5010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Ultracompact and both of them are created by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 14 months later than the 5010 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Olympus 5010 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-30MR grades against the 5010 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus Stylus 5010. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Olympus 5010 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got 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) whilst the Olympus 5010 has dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus 5010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the 5010.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and 5010 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements simply by going over technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and 5010.

As you can tell, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR provides an edge in sensor innovation.