Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S2
Portability
89 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
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89 Imaging
38 Features
39 Overall
38
Portability
96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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96 Imaging
37 Features
29 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
(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
- Released March 2011
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
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On this page, we are reviewing the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic S2, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the S2 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before going straight to a complete comparison, here is a concise overview of how the SZ-30MR grades against the S2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic S2
| SZ-30MR | S2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
| S2 | SZ-30MR | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 |  | March 2011 | More modern by 10 months |
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic S2
| SZ-30MR | S2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | No Touch display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).
Examine the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the S2.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and S2 is 89 and 96 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through specifications. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and S2.
To sum up, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Glossary Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
provides face detection focus
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography factors
Panasonic S2 Sports photography factors
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 shots)
lacks phase detect autofocus
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 per charge)
max fps very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
lighter than competition (226g)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
no Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
good battery pack (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (112g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography information
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography information
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse mode
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery pack (280 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging details
Panasonic S2 Vlogging details
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
no external mic port
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic S2 Specifications
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Olympus | Panasonic |
| Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 |
| Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2011-03-02 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | TruePic III+ | - |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
| Highest native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 80 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| AF single | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Total focus points | - | 23 |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.1-6.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch operation | ||
| Screen technology | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 4 secs | 8 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1700 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.00 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lbs) | 112 gr (0.25 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 220 photos | 280 photos |
| Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $279 | $109 |