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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
76
Features
92
Overall
82

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Announced March 2011
Panasonic S5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.0" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 714g - 133 x 97 x 82mm
  • Revealed August 2020
  • Newer Model is Panasonic S5 II
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5 Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and S5 (24MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and S5 (Full frame) boast totally different sensor size.

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 10 years before the S5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic S5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ-30MR grades against the S5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic S5

 SZ-30MR S5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S5 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 S5 SZ-30MR 
RevealedAugust 2020March 2011Newer by 115 months
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display resolution1840k460kCrisper display (+1380k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic S5

 SZ-30MR S5 
Display size3"3.0"Same display size

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with outer dimensions 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 S5 has measurements of 133mm x 97mm x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2") along with a weight of 714 grams (1.57 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR and the S5.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and S5 is 89 and 60 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5 top view buttons comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by viewing technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and S5.

As you can tell, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow DOF harder and the Panasonic S5 will render extra detail having its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
Panasonic S5 Portrait photography details
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good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
85
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Street photography with Panasonic S5
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
78
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (51,200)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography details
Panasonic S5 Sports photography details
41
amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking focus
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
81
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
lacks phase detect AF
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Travel photography with Panasonic S5
65
lighter than competition (226g)
good resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Timelapse recording
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
79
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
supports touch to focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S5 as a Landscape photography camera
41
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery life (220 CIPA)
no Timelapse recording
86
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.0 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S5 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no microphone port
79
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic S5
 Olympus SZ-30MRPanasonic Lumix DC-S5
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2011-03-02 2020-08-14
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 3200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 204800
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 225
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Leica L
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 1cm -
Number of lenses - 31
Focal length multiplier 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Display size 3" 3.0"
Display resolution 460 thousand dots 1,840 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 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
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 / 200 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 714g (1.57 pounds)
Physical dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 133 x 97 x 82mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 3.2")
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 shots 440 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Card slots 1 2
Retail cost $279 $1,999