Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic G7

Its time to look more in depth at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic G7, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the G7 (16MP) is relatively close but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and G7 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 5 years earlier than the G7 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a full comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the G7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic G7 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera, you have to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got external 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 G7 has proportions of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the G7.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and G7 is 89 and 71 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and G7.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have the same megapixels albeit different sensor sizing. The SZ-30MR has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow depth of field harder. The older SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.