Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S1R
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S1R 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
- Launched March 2011
(Full Review)
- 47MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 51200)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Introduced February 2019
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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.
Photography GlossaryThe 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.
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic S1R
| SZ-30MR | S1R |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| S1R | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2019 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 96 months |
| Manual focus |  | Dial exact focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+1640k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic S1R
| SZ-30MR | S1R | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison
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.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S1R Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R |
| Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Pro Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2011-03-02 | 2019-02-01 |
| Body design | Compact | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 36 x 24mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 864.0mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 47 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 8000 x 6000 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 25600 |
| Max boosted ISO | - | 51200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | - | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 225 |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | Leica L |
| Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | - |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | - |
| Macro focus range | 1cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 30 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3" | 3.2" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | - | 5,760 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
| Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 9.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | no built-in flash |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/320 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 1020 gr (2.25 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 100 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 26.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 14.1 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 3525 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 shots | 360 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | - |
| Storage slots | 1 | Two |
| Launch price | $279 | $3,698 |