Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS45

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS45, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. The resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the ZS45 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 4 years prior to the ZS45 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the SZ-30MR matches up against the ZS45 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS45. The whole galleries are available at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic ZS45 Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus SZ-30MR has outside measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS45 has measurements of 108mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 249 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR against the ZS45.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and ZS45 is 89 and 91 respectively.

Generally, it is hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic underneath may give you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the SZ-30MR and ZS45.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact MP so you can expect similar quality of photographs but you need to take the age of the products into consideration. The older SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.