Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1
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![Olympus SZ-30MR front Olympus SZ-30MR front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Olympus-SZ-30MR/Olympus-SZ-30MR-front.jpg)
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Introduced March 2011
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2013
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 Overview
Let's look closer at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. There is a large difference between the resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and LF1 (12MP) and the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.
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The SZ-30MR was revealed 3 years earlier than the LF1 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the LF1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1. The full galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic LF1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic LF1
SZ-30MR | LF1 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
LF1 | SZ-30MR | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | March 2011 | More recent by 33 months |
Focus manually | ![]() | More exact focus | ||
Display resolution | 920k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic LF1
SZ-30MR | LF1 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical display size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither contains selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got external 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 LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).
Compare the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the LF1.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LF1-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and LF1 is 89 and 92 respectively.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LF1-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualise the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and LF1.
As you can plainly see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SZ-30MR having a tinier sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus SZ-30MR will give more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LF1-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder
![Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Olympus-SZ-30MR-vs-Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-LF1-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2011-03-02 | 2013-11-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | TruePic III+ | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 23 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-200mm (7.1x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/2.0-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 10.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 7.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 226g (0.50 lb) | 192g (0.42 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 52 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 20.8 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 11.6 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 211 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photographs | 250 photographs |
Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $279 | $500 |