Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH6

Its time to look more closely at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FH6, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the FH6 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 10 months earlier than the FH6 and they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick summation of how the SZ-30MR scores against the FH6 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has sizing of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FH6 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select during that time. Here is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-30MR against the FH6.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and FH6 is 89 and 96 respectively.

Generally, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and FH6.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to show more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.