Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH1

Here is a thorough review of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH1, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and FH1 (12MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 14 months later than the FH1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys outside 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 Panasonic FH1 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the FH1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and FH1 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing merely by going through specifications. The photograph underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and FH1.

To sum up, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to show more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The younger SZ-30MR is going to have an advantage in sensor innovation.