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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
33
Overall
36

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-320 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
  • Revealed March 2011
Olympus TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Released January 2012
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

In this article, we are analyzing the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus TG-320, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Waterproof and they are both built by Olympus. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the TG-320 (14MP) is very close and they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was released 10 months before the TG-320 and they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the TG-320 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus TG-320

 SZ-30MR TG-320 
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 TG-320 SZ-30MR 
ReleasedJanuary 2012March 2011Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-320

 SZ-30MR TG-320 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got exterior measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus TG-320 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the TG-320.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and TG-320 is 89 and 94 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specs. The image below may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and TG-320.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to result in greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography information
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography information
34
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography info
Olympus TG-320 Street photography info
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average (155g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Sports photography camera
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
resolution is good (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
missing Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
67
lighter than average (155g)
weather sealing
MP count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
bad battery pack (150 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Landscape photography camera
41
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (220 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
39
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count decent (14MP)
weather sealing
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
bad battery pack (150 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not feature selfie friendly display
missing external microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focusing
lighter than average (155 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-320
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus TG-320
General Information
Brand Olympus Olympus
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Revealed 2011-03-02 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 -
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 3200 1600
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Max aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1700s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 4.00 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 226 gr (0.50 lb) 155 gr (0.34 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 pictures 150 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $0