Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7040

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7040, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both of them are designed by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the 7040 (14MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 14 months after the 7040 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-30MR grades against the 7040 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus Stylus 7040. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Olympus 7040 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. 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 7040 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 144 grams (0.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 7040 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR and the 7040.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and 7040 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Often, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor sizes purely by looking through specifications. The pic below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and 7040.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with more detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos much more aggressively. The younger SZ-30MR should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.