Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30
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39 Features
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89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS30 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
- Launched March 2011
Panasonic ZS30
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(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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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").
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealingThe 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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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic ZS30 Gallery.
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 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2013 |  | March 2011 | More recent by 22 months |
| Display resolution | 920k |  | 460k | Sharper 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 type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 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.
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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SZ-30MR and ZS30 is 89 and 92 respectively.
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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography information
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography information
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
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Street photography camera
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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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Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography advice
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
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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Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS30 as a Travel photography camera
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)
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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Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography factors
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
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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Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging information
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
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
| Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic 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 |
