Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic GM1

Following is a comprehensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic GM1, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the GM1 (16MP) is fairly well matched but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and GM1 (Four Thirds) offer different sensor size.

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The SZ-30MR was manufactured 3 years earlier than the GM1 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GM1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the SZ-30MR grades against the GM1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic GM1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to think about its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with outer dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic GM1 has specifications of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") and a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic GM1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR against the GM1.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and GM1 is 89 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and GM1.

To sum up, both the cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR offers the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF more challenging. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.