Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LZ20

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic LZ20, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the LZ20 (16MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was launched 16 months prior to the LZ20 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ20 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-30MR matches up vs the LZ20 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ20. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic LZ20 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic LZ20 has proportions of 120mm x 76mm x 80mm (4.7" x 3.0" x 3.1") having a weight of 499 grams (1.10 lbs).

See the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic LZ20 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the LZ20.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and LZ20 is 89 and 71 respectively.

Usually, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reviewing specifications. The pic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and LZ20.

Plainly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same MP so you should expect similar quality of photos though you have to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind in sensor technology.