Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FX48

Below is a complete analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FX48, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and FX48 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was released 2 years later than the FX48 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the FX48 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got physical 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 FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FX48 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that time. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the FX48.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and FX48 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements simply by going through technical specs. The graphic here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and FX48.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The newer SZ-30MR should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.