Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ200

On this page, we are matching up the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FZ200, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference between the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and FZ200 (12MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was introduced 16 months earlier than the FZ200 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the FZ200 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic FZ200 Gallery.

If you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ200 has proportions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") and a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the FZ200.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and FZ200 is 89 and 65 respectively.

Generally, its hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements just by reading a spec sheet. The visual underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and FZ200.

As you can see, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.