Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LX10

In this write-up, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic LX10, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Large Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the LX10 (20MP) is pretty well matched but the SZ-30MR (1/2.3") and LX10 (1") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The SZ-30MR was revealed 6 years earlier than the LX10 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the LX10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10. The full galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic LX10 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic LX10 has proportions of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") and a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR against the LX10.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and LX10 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Normally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and LX10.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The SZ-30MR having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF trickier and the Panasonic LX10 will give greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.