Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP5
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89 Imaging
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Portability
95 Imaging
37 Features
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95 Imaging
37 Features
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP5 Key Specs
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
(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
- Revealed March 2011
Panasonic FP5
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 141g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Launched January 2011
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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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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.
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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.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic FP5
| SZ-30MR | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP5 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| FP5 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FP5
| SZ-30MR | FP5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | March 2011 |  | January 2011 | Same age |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal screen sizing |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP5 Physical Comparison
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).
Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FP5 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP5 Sensor Comparison
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.
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Portrait photography camera
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Panasonic FP5 Street photography features
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (226 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography factors
Panasonic FP5 Sports photography factors
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery (220 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
better than average battery (260 per charge)
slow frames per second (6.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photography GlossaryTravel Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography details
Panasonic FP5 Travel photography details
lighter than others (226 grams)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low battery (220 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
offers focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FP5 Landscape photography highlights
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
low battery (220 per charge)
lack of Timelapse mode
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
better than average battery (260 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FP5 as a Vlogging camera
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than others (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone jack
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FP5 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP5 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Ultracompact |
| Revealed | 2011-03-02 | 2011-01-05 |
| Physical type | Compact | Ultracompact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | 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 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 11 |
| 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 distance | 1cm | 10cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 6.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m | 4.90 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 226 gr (0.50 pounds) | 141 gr (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" 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 photos | 260 photos |
| Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $279 | $199 |