Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Released March 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Revealed August 2012
- Previous Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Successor is Olympus SP-820UZ

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Lets take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus SP-820UZ, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and both are produced by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The SZ-30MR was revealed 17 months earlier than the SP-820UZ making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the SP-820UZ with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus SP-820UZ
SZ-30MR | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Olympus SZ-30MR
SP-820UZ | SZ-30MR | |||
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Revealed | August 2012 | ![]() | March 2011 | Newer by 17 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus SP-820UZ
SZ-30MR | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Same display measurement |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 460k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are going to travel with your camera often, you will 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") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has measurements of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") having a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the SP-820UZ.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and SP-820UZ is 89 and 69 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and SP-820UZ.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Olympus |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2011-03-02 | 2012-08-21 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 460k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 15.00 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 485 grams (1.07 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 shots | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $279 | $299 |