Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7010

Let's look a little more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus 7010, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are sold by Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and 7010 (12MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 20 months later than the 7010 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the SZ-30MR grades against the 7010 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus Stylus 7010. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Olympus 7010 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7010 has dimensions of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus 7010 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the 7010.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and 7010 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing purely by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and 7010.

All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to resolve greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images more aggressively. The more recent SZ-30MR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.