Olympus SZ-30MR vs Pentax Efina

Below, we will be evaluating the Olympus SZ-30MR and Pentax Efina, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Olympus and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the SZ-30MR (16MP) and the Efina (14MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The SZ-30MR was launched 3 years prior to the Efina which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Olympus SZ-30MR being a Compact camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the SZ-30MR scores vs the Efina in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SZ-30MR & Pentax Efina. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus SZ-30MR Gallery & Pentax Efina Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Olympus SZ-30MR offers physical measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has specifications of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") having a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the SZ-30MR versus the Efina.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ-30MR and Efina is 89 and 97 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the SZ-30MR and Efina.

As you can tell, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to offer you greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged SZ-30MR is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.