Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic SZ7

On this page, we will be matching up the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic SZ7, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the SZ7 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 10 months before the SZ7 which means that they are of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the SZ7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic SZ7 Gallery.

When you are planning to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has got exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Panasonic SZ7 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic SZ7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the SZ7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and SZ7 is 89 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it can be difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes merely by checking technical specs. The picture here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and SZ7.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to give extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.