Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ60

Below is a comprehensive review of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FZ60, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the FZ60 (16MP) is very close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 16 months earlier than the FZ60 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the FZ60 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60. The whole galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic FZ60 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides external measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ60 has sizing of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic FZ60 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR and the FZ60.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and FZ60 is 89 and 68 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and FZ60.

Clearly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution so you can expect comparable quality of files but you really should factor the age of the cameras into account. The older SZ-30MR will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.