Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic GX850

Below is a complete overview of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic GX850, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the GX850 (16MP) is very similar but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and GX850 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor sizing.

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The SZ-30MR was launched 6 years prior to the GX850 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic GX850 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a short summary of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the GX850 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic GX850 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers outer measurements 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 GX850 has measurements of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic GX850 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the GX850.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and GX850 is 89 and 90 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specs. The photograph below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and GX850.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR includes the tinier sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.