Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7
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89 Imaging
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Portability
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96 Imaging
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7 Key Specs
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
(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
- Released March 2011
Panasonic FH7
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Revealed September 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS22
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Below is a complete overview of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FH7, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the FH7 (16MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe SZ-30MR was introduced 6 months earlier than the FH7 so they are both of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick view of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the FH7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic FH7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic FH7
| SZ-30MR | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| FH7 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FH7
| SZ-30MR | FH7 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | March 2011 |  | September 2011 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Lacking selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FH7 has sizing of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FH7 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the FH7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and FH7 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by checking out specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and FH7.
To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the identical megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of images but you will want to consider the age of the cameras into account.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
good MP (16 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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amazing zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (220 shots)
has no phase detect AF
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
offers tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
lighter than average in class (226g)
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (220 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
has touch focus
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery (220 shots)
no Time Lapse mode
fairly wide (28mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average in class (226g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.0)
display is not selfie friendly
no mic port
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (126g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone support
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 |
| Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FS22 |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-03-02 | 2011-09-07 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine IV |
| 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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 1cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of display | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch functionality | ||
| Display tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 126 gr (0.28 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 pictures | 260 pictures |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Cost at launch | $279 | $149 |