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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
89 Imaging
39 Features
39 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90 Imaging
37 Features
57 Overall
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS50 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 ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS45
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS60
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

Lets examine more in depth at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS50, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by competitors Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and ZS50 (12MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was launched 4 years before the ZS50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the SZ-30MR scores versus the ZS50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

		

		

			
 ZS50 SZ-30MR 
LaunchedJanuary 2015March 2011Newer by 46 months
Manual focus  Very precise focusing
Display resolution1040k460kCrisper display (+580k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS50

		

		

			
 SZ-30MR ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display sizing
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch display  Lack of Touch display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are intending to travel with your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Olympus SZ-30MR enjoys outside dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") having a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).
Check out the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS50 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the ZS50.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and ZS50 is 89 and 90 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Normally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions merely by seeing specifications. The pic below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and ZS50.
Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
	
			Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Portrait photography camera
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 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 includes face detect focus
 lack of manual focus
 no manual control
 external flash not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
42
 focusing manually
 features face detect focus
 supports RAW files
 no external flash support
 low resolution sensor (12MP)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Street photography information
60
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
68
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 lighter than competitors (243 grams)
 screen is fixed
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS50 Sports photography details
41
 amazing zoom range (25-600mm  24.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16MP)
 includes tracking focus
 continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 bad battery life (220 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
43
 great zoom range (24-720mm  30.0 x zoom)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features tracking focus
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
 no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography information
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 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 built-in flash
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 great zoom (600mm)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
 bad battery life (220 shots)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
66
 lighter than competitors (243g)
 built-in flash
 pretty wide (24mm)
 great zoom (720mm)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Landscape photography camera
41
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 nice screen size (3 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
 lack of manual focus
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 no manual control
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 bad battery life (220 shots)
 doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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 focusing manually
 pretty wide (24mm)
 nice screen size (3 inches)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 supports RAW files
 lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
 tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison
 Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZS50 as a Vlogging camera
34
 reasonably wide (25mm)
 has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
 includes face detect focus
 video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than competition in class (226g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
 does not feature selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have mic port
34
 pretty wide (24mm)
 has image stabilization (Optical)
 features face detect focus
 high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors (243 grams)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 doesn't have microphone port
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS50
 Olympus SZ-30MRPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Company Olympus Panasonic
Model Olympus SZ-30MR Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2011-03-02 2015-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor TruePic III+ -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Manual focus    
Autofocus touch    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Autofocus tracking    
Selective autofocus    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detection focus    
Contract detection focus    
Phase detection focus    
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-600mm (24.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.0-6.9 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3" 3"
Screen resolution 460k dot 1,040k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Screen tech TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1700 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual exposure    
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 4.00 m 6.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash    
AEB    
White balance bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack    
Headphone jack    
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 226 grams (0.50 lbs) 243 grams (0.54 lbs)
Dimensions 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life 220 pictures 300 pictures
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LI-50B -
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $279 $350