Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ70

Below is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic FZ70, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was unveiled 3 years prior to the FZ70 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the FZ70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides 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) while the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the FZ70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and FZ70 is 89 and 63 respectively.

Normally, it can be tough to see the gap between sensor measurements purely by looking at specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and FZ70.

All in all, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images although you might want to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.