Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
- Released January 2010
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 Overview
Let's look much closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FP2, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Ultracompact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the FP2 (14MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ-30MR was introduced 14 months later than the FP2 making them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera.
Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the FP2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic FP2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic FP2
SZ-30MR | FP2 | |||
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Released | March 2011 | January 2010 | Fresher by 14 months | |
Display size | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FP2
SZ-30MR | FP2 | |||
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Manual focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to carry your camera, you should factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides physical 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) and the Panasonic FP2 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FP2 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the FP2.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and FP2 is 89 and 95 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and FP2.
As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to show extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
Announced | 2011-03-02 | 2010-01-06 |
Body design | Compact | Ultracompact |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 35-140mm (4.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.5-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 10cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 pounds) | 151 grams (0.33 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | - |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $279 | $80 |