Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic G95

Below, we are evaluating the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic G95, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and G95 (20.3MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and G95 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was announced 9 years before the G95 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic G95 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise overview of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the G95 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G95. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic G95 Gallery.

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic G95 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 77mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 3.0") with a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic G95 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the G95.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and G95 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The pic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and G95.

All in all, each of these cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR using its smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic G95 will show extra detail with its extra 4.3MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.