Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP5

On this page, we will be reviewing the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FP5, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the FP5 (14MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was released 2 months after the FP5 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FP5 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SZ-30MR scores against the FP5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic FP5 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to take into account its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with outer measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FP5 has specifications of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 141 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR and the FP5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and FP5 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specifications. The image here will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and FP5.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a bit more aggressively.