Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS60

The following is a extended comparison of the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS60, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by manufacturers Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the ZS60 (18MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was announced 5 years before the ZS60 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a full comparison, here is a simple summation of how the SZ-30MR grades against the ZS60 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS60. The whole galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery and Panasonic ZS60 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers exterior dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS60 has specifications of 112mm x 64mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.5") with a weight of 282 grams (0.62 lbs).

Look at the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS60 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the SZ-30MR compared to the ZS60.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and ZS60 is 89 and 88 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and ZS60.

As you can see, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS60 to resolve greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.