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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
21 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3 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
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the FH3 (14MP) is pretty comparable and they possess the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 14 months later than the FH3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the FH3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic FH3

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR FH3 
IntroducedMarch 2011January 2010More recent by 14 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 FH3 SZ-30MR 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FH3

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR FH3 
Manual focus  No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FH3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the FH3.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and FH3 is 89 and 94 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and FH3.
Clearly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to produce extra detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR provides an advantage in sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
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 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 cannot use external flash
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
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 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 no manual mode
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
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 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competitors (226 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography factors
41
 excellent zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 supports tracking focus
 slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 not so great battery power (220 per charge)
 lack of phase detect auto focus
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 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 low fps (6.0 frames per second)
 no shutter priority
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography factors
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 lighter than competitors (226g)
 decent megapixels (16MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
 not so great battery power (220 shots)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
65
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 reasonably wide (28mm)
 missing Timelapse recording
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic FH3 as a Landscape photography camera
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 pretty wide (25mm)
 pretty good screen size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW files
 not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
 lack of Time Lapse recording
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 tiny screen (2.7 inches)
 no manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW files
 missing Timelapse recording
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging information
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
34
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 supports face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (226 grams)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of mic port
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 reasonably wide (28mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
 missing external microphone port
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FH3
 Olympus SZ-30MRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-03-02 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Autofocus touch    
Autofocus continuous    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1700s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 2.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lb) 165 grams (0.36 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 photos -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $279 $160