Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus 8000

Its time to look much closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus 8000, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and they are both produced by Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and 8000 (12MP) but both cameras have the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was released 21 months after the 8000 making them a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the 8000 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus Stylus Tough 8000. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Olympus 8000 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Olympus 8000 has specifications of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") along with a weight of 182 grams (0.40 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus 8000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the 8000.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and 8000 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by checking out specs. The picture here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and 8000.

All in all, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide more detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR provides an advantage in sensor innovation.