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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2

Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
17
Overall
28

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 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
  • Announced March 2011
Panasonic FP2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic FP2

 SZ-30MR FP2 
ReleasedMarch 2011January 2010Fresher by 14 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 FP2 SZ-30MR 

Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FP2

 SZ-30MR FP2 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and FP2 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 sensor size comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
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decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others in class (226 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Sports Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography features
Panasonic FP2 Sports photography features
41
excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
max fps very slow (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
Panasonic FP2 Travel photography details
65
lighter than others in class (226g)
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
56
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors (151g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FP2
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
low battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
32
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Olympus SZ-30MR
Vlogging with Panasonic FP2
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
does not have mic jack
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
more heavy than competitors (151g)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FP2
 Olympus SZ-30MRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FP2
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