Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S1R

Below, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic S1R, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and S1R (47MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and S1R (Full frame) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 9 years before the S1R which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the S1R in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic S1R Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. 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 Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic S1R in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the S1R.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and S1R is 89 and 54 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by looking at specs. The image underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and S1R.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have got different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Panasonic S1R will give you greater detail using its extra 31MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind in sensor tech.