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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ47

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47 front
Portability
68 Imaging
35 Features
45 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ47 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
  • Released March 2011
Panasonic FZ47
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F2.8-5.2) lens
  • 498g - 120 x 80 x 92mm
  • Revealed July 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FZ48
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ47 Overview

Below, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FZ47, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the image resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and FZ47 (12MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 4 months earlier than the FZ47 and they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ47 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-30MR grades versus the FZ47 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary 
	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ47 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 FZ47 SZ-30MR 
Focus manually  Dial precise focus
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FZ47

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR FZ47 
RevealedMarch 2011July 2011Same age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen  Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen  Absent Touch friendly screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ47 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outside measurements 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 FZ47 has dimensions of 120mm x 80mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6") having a weight of 498 grams (1.10 lbs).
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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the FZ47.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ47 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and FZ47 is 89 and 68 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ47 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ47 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Often, its tough to see the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and FZ47.
All in all, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures much more aggressively.
	
			Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ47 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ47 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography details
Panasonic FZ47 Portrait photography details
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 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has face detection autofocus
 focusing manually not possible
 lack of manual mode
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
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 focusing manually
 high flash sync (1/2,000s)
 has face detection focusing
 external flash not possible
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography info
Panasonic FZ47 Street photography info
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 fixed screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
43
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 heavier than average (498g)
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ47
41
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 has tracking autofocus
 max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
 doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has tracking autofocus
 great battery pack (400 CIPA)
 slow frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Travel photography camera
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 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 good megapixels (16MP)
 built-in flash
 relatively wide (25mm)
 long zoom (600mm)
 missing Timelapse mode
 terrible battery life (220 shots)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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 great battery pack (400 shots)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great reach (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse function
 heavier than average (498g)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
Landscape photography with Panasonic FZ47
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 screen size is good (3")
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good megapixels (16 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 lack of manual mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 doesn't have RAW files
 terrible battery life (220 per charge)
 missing Timelapse mode
43
 focusing manually
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 great battery pack (400 per charge)
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic FZ47 as a Vlogging camera
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 relatively wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 has face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external microphone jack
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 reasonably wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 has face detection focusing
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 slow max aperture (f2.8)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 missing external mic socket
 heavier than average (498g)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ47 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic FZ47
 Olympus SZ-30MRPanasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
General Information
Brand Olympus Panasonic
Model type Olympus SZ-30MR Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ47
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FZ48
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2011-03-02 2011-07-21
Physical type Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 100
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
AF tracking    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Total focus points - 23
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 25-600mm (24.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/2.8-5.2
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance 4.00 m 9.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize - 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment    
Average    
Spot    
Partial    
AF area    
Center weighted    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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
Environmental sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 226g (0.50 lb) 498g (1.10 lb)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 120 x 80 x 92mm (4.7" x 3.1" x 3.6")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 shots 400 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 pictures))
Time lapse recording    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Pricing at release $279 $379