Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FX580
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FX580 Key Specs
(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
- Announced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Expand to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Introduced January 2009
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FX580 Overview
Lets take a deeper look at the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FX580, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and FX580 (12MP) but they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The SZ-30MR was brought out 2 years later than the FX580 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the FX580 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic FX580
SZ-30MR | FX580 | |||
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Introduced | March 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More recent by 26 months |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
FX580 | SZ-30MR |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FX580
SZ-30MR | FX580 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen sizing |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither offers Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to lug around your camera, you should think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FX580 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the FX580.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and FX580 is 89 and 95 respectively.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic here might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and FX580.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with extra detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more modern SZ-30MR should have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-FX550 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-03-02 | 2009-01-27 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | TruePic III+ | - |
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 | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 |
Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-125mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.8-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 460k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 6.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226 grams (0.50 lbs) | 167 grams (0.37 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 pictures | - |
Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $279 | $499 |