Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FS25

Its time to look closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FS25, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and FS25 (12MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 2 years after the FS25 which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the FS25 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic FS25 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FS25 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR and the FS25.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and FS25 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The picture underneath may provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and FS25.

As you have seen, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to produce greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The fresher SZ-30MR will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.