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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-810

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Olympus TG-810 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-810 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
  • Released March 2011
Olympus TG-810
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 215g - 100 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-810 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Olympus TG-810, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Waterproof and both of them are produced by Olympus. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the TG-810 (14MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 5 months before the TG-810 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the TG-810 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Olympus TG-810

 SZ-30MR TG-810 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-810 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 TG-810 SZ-30MR 
Screen resolution920k460kClearer screen (+460k dot)

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-810

 SZ-30MR TG-810 
LaunchedMarch 2011August 2011Same generation
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-810 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you should think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR has exterior 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 TG-810 has sizing of 100mm x 65mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the TG-810.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-810 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and TG-810 is 89 and 92 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-810 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-810 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath might offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and TG-810.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-810 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-810 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-810
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megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography details
Olympus TG-810 Street photography details
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography info
Olympus TG-810 Sports photography info
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
features tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14MP)
provides tracking focus
environment proof
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography advice
Olympus TG-810 Travel photography advice
65
lighter than average in class (226g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (220 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
64
environment proof
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography details
Olympus TG-810 Landscape photography details
41
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery life (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
43
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
environment proof
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging info
Olympus TG-810 Vlogging info
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quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
30
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus TG-810 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Olympus TG-810
 Olympus SZ-30MROlympus TG-810
General Information
Manufacturer Olympus Olympus
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Olympus TG-810
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Waterproof
Released 2011-03-02 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip TruePic III+ TruePic III+
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias 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 1600
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 460k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1700 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.00 m 4.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 lbs) 215g (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 100 x 65 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Price at release $279 $428