Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS8
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS8 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
- Revealed March 2011
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Revealed July 2011
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
- Old Model is Panasonic ZS7
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview
In this write-up, we are contrasting the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS8, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Olympus and Panasonic. The image resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the ZS8 (14MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe SZ-30MR was revealed 4 months earlier than the ZS8 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple view of how the SZ-30MR matches up versus the ZS8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS8 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus SZ-30MR & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8. The full galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Panasonic ZS8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Panasonic ZS8
SZ-30MR | ZS8 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Olympus SZ-30MR
ZS8 | SZ-30MR |
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Common features in the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS8
SZ-30MR | ZS8 | |||
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Revealed | March 2011 | July 2011 | Similar age | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" | Equivalent display measurements | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Olympus SZ-30MR features physical dimensions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS8 has sizing of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") having a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).
Analyze the Olympus SZ-30MR and Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the ZS8.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the SZ-30MR and ZS8 is 89 and 92 respectively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by going over specs. The picture underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the SZ-30MR and ZS8.
All in all, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively.
Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications
Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Olympus | Panasonic |
Model | Olympus SZ-30MR | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 |
Also called | - | Lumix DMC-TZ18 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2011-03-02 | 2011-07-19 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | TruePic III+ | Venus Engine FHD |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4320 x 3240 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Number of focus points | - | 11 |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 25-600mm (24.0x) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.0-6.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 1cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen tech | TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1700 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 2.0fps | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 4.00 m | 5.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
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 gr (0.50 lbs) | 210 gr (0.46 lbs) |
Dimensions | 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 photos | 340 photos |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | LI-50B | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at launch | $279 | $275 |