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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 Key Specs

Olympus SZ-30MR
(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
  • Launched March 2011
Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2013
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the ZS30 (18MP) is fairly close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 22 months before the ZS30 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summary of how the SZ-30MR grades vs the ZS30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR ZS30 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 ZS30 SZ-30MR 
LaunchedJanuary 2013March 2011More recent by 22 months
Display resolution920k460kSharper display (+460k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS30

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR ZS30 
Focus manually  Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and size. 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) while the Panasonic ZS30 has specifications of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the SZ-30MR against the ZS30.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and ZS30 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Quite often, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor measurements merely by viewing technical specs. The visual underneath may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and ZS30.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS30 to provide you with greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos much more aggressively. The older SZ-30MR will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography information
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 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides face detection autofocus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 no external flash support
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
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 MP count decent (18MP)
 no manual focus
 no external flash support
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
60
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 no articulating screen
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
66
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 provides touch to focus
 lighter than competitors (198g)
 screen is fixed
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography advice
41
 incredible zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16 megapixels)
 provides tracking autofocus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 no shutter priority mode
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 low battery pack (220 per charge)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
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 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 max shutter speed is low (1/1,200s)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
 lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
65
 lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 built-in flash
 decently wide (25mm)
 very long zoom (600mm)
 missing Time Lapse mode
 low battery pack (220 CIPA)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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 lighter than competitors (198 grams)
 provides touch to focus
 MP count decent (18MP)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (24mm)
 long zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography factors
41
 decently wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 good  resolution (16MP)
 lack of manual focus
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 lacks RAW files
 low battery pack (220 CIPA)
 missing Time Lapse mode
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 screen size is good (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 MP count decent (18MP)
 no manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 lack of RAW support
 bad battery pack (260 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
34
 decently wide (25mm)
 image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 provides face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 display isn't selfie friendly
 missing external mic socket
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 reasonably wide (24mm)
 built-in touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (198g)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not have a selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have external mic socket
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS30
 Olympus SZ-30MRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-03-02 2013-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 18 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 80 100
RAW format    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Touch focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 460 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Screen technology TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 15 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames per second 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port    
Headphone port    
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226g (0.50 pounds) 198g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 220 photographs 260 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $279 $250