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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7030

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched March 2011
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus 7030, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both built by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was launched 14 months later than the 7030 making them a generation apart from each other. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a full comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the 7030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus 7030

 SZ-30MR 7030 
LaunchedMarch 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 7030 SZ-30MR 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus 7030

 SZ-30MR 7030 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got exterior 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) while the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus 7030 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the 7030.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and 7030 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic below should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and 7030.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern SZ-30MR will have an edge in sensor tech.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography info
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography info
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MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography details
Olympus 7030 Street photography details
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
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great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography information
Olympus 7030 Travel photography information
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lighter than competition in class (226g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (220 per charge)
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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good MP (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography highlights
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quite wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging information
Olympus 7030 Vlogging information
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quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly display
missing external mic socket
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fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus 7030
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Make Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-03-02 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ TruePic III
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Lowest native ISO 80 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 2.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 pounds) 140 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $279 $179