Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FS12

Here is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FS12, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and FS12 (12MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 23 months later than the FS12 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the FS12 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic FS12 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera, you are going to need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FS12 has proportions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR against the FS12.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and FS12 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and FS12.

As you have seen, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to give you more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher SZ-30MR will have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.