Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS7
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS7 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
- 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ10
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS8
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS7 Overview
Below is a extensive assessment of the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic ZS7, both Small Sensor Superzoom cameras by brands Olympus and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and ZS7 (12MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe SZ-30MR was manufactured 4 months before the ZS7 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a full comparison, below is a short view of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the ZS7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7. The entire galleries are provided at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic ZS7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic ZS7
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS7 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS7
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Revealed | March 2011 | July 2011 | Same age | |
Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent screen sizing | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 460k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither contains Touch screen |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS7 Physical Comparison
If you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and volume. 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) whilst the Panasonic ZS7 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Check the Olympus SZ-30MR versus Panasonic ZS7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the SZ-30MR and the ZS7.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and ZS7 is 89 and 91 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS7 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ-30MR and ZS7.
Plainly, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to show greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures far more aggressively.
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS7 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model type | Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS7 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ10 |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2011-03-02 | 2011-07-19 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine HD II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 25-300mm (12.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 460k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1700s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 2.0 frames per sec | 2.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.00 m | 5.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 226 gr (0.50 lb) | 218 gr (0.48 lb) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 220 photos | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch pricing | $279 | $350 |