Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic SZ1

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic SZ1, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the SZ1 (16MP) is very well matched and they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was released 10 months earlier than the SZ1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the SZ1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should consider its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers physical measurements 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 SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the SZ1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and SZ1 is 89 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and SZ1.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you would want to take the production date of the products into consideration. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.