Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS10

Below is a extensive overview of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic ZS10, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the ZS10 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was brought out 2 months later than the ZS10 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the ZS10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic ZS10 Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys outside measurements 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 ZS10 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR vs the ZS10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and ZS10 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Quite often, it is very difficult to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by going through a spec sheet. The graphic here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and ZS10.

Clearly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively.