Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic L10

Let's take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic L10, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and L10 (10MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and L10 (Four Thirds) use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 3 years after the L10 which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic L10 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a full comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the L10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got outside 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 L10 has specifications of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the SZ-30MR and the L10.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and L10 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to visualise the gap between sensor dimensions purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and L10.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The SZ-30MR because of its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh harder and the Olympus SZ-30MR will give you more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The younger SZ-30MR is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.