Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LZ40

Here is a extensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic LZ40, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 3 years prior to the LZ40 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the LZ40 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic LZ40 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR provides outer 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) and the Panasonic LZ40 has measurements of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") with a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR against the LZ40.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and LZ40 is 89 and 67 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing only by looking at technical specs. The photograph below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and LZ40.

As you can tell, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic LZ40 to resolve greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.