Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LZ30

Below, we will be contrasting the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic LZ30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the LZ30 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 22 months earlier than the LZ30 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ30 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the LZ30 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ30. The entire galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic LZ30 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR comes with external dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LZ30 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 3.6") having a weight of 552 grams (1.22 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the SZ-30MR and the LZ30.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and LZ30 is 89 and 66 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes purely by checking out technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and LZ30.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you can expect comparable quality of images however you might want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.