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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39
Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7 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
  • Released March 2011
Panasonic FH7
(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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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic FH7

 SZ-30MR FH7 
Display resolution460k230kClearer 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 
RevealedMarch 2011September 2011Same age
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FH7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Portrait photography camera
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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
34
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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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography info
Panasonic FH7 Street photography info
60
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
67
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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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH7 Sports photography advice
41
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
40
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 Comparison

Travel photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Travel photography with Panasonic FH7
65
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)
71
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 Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH7
41
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
43
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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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH7 as a Vlogging camera
34
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
34
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

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FH7
 Olympus SZ-30MRPanasonic 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