Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ150

The following is a in-depth analysis of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FZ150, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and FZ150 (12MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was manufactured 13 months before the FZ150 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ150 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick view of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the FZ150 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic FZ150 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got outside dimensions 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 FZ150 has dimensions of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") with a weight of 528 grams (1.16 lbs).

Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FZ150 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR and the FZ150.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and FZ150 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Normally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading through specs. The picture underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and FZ150.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to resolve more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind in sensor technology.