Olympus SZ-30MR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Comparison

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Olympus SZ-30MR

16 MP | 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) CMOS Sensor

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Fujifilm Z1000EXR

16 MP | 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) EXRCMOS Sensor

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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Comparison Overview

Here we are comparing two Compact cameras from Olympus and Fujifilm. Olympus SZ-30MR was introduced to market in March 2011 and Fujifilm Z1000EXR was launched in January 2012. There is only 10 months difference between SZ-30MR and Z1000EXR so we are expecting this to be a fair comparison regarding age and technology level.

Both cameras have 16.0MP sensors but Olympus SZ-30MR's sensor is 1/2.3-inch sized whereas Fujifilm Z1000EXR has a 1/2-inch sensor.

Here is a brief look at the main features of Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR before getting into our more detailed comparison.

Olympus SZ-30MR Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2011-03-02

16MP - 1/2.3-inch CMOS Sensor

ISO 80 - 3200

25-600 mm F3.0-6.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3" Fixed Type Screen

2 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

226g. 106 x 69 x 40 mm

Fujifilm Z1000EXR Key Specs

Announcement Date: 2012-01-05

16MP - 1/2-inch EXRCMOS Sensor

ISO 100 - 3200 ( expands to 6400)

28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 Zoom Lens

Sensor-shift Image Stabilization

3.5" Fixed Type Screen

11 fps continuous shooting

Full HD - 1920 x 1080 video resolution

Built-in Wireless

157g. 102 x 60 x 18 mm

Let's read on the following sections in order to better understand in detail how Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR compares and hopefully end up with enough arguments to decide which one is better for you.

Reasons to choose Olympus SZ-30MR over Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR

Focal Length - Wide	25mm vs 28mm	3 mm wider coverage
Focal Length - Tele	600mm vs 140mm	460 mm longer tele reach
Optical Zoom	24× vs 5×	more flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide	3.00 vs 3.90	faster lens at wide
Flash Coverage	4.0m vs 3.7m	0.3m longer range

Reasons to choose Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR over Olympus SZ-30MR

Wireless Connection	Built-In vs Eye-Fi Connected	Better connectivity
Touch Screen	Yes vs No	Easy control of camera functions
LCD Screen Size	3.5" vs 3"	0.5 inches larger display
Max Mech. Shutter	1/2000s vs 1/1700s	faster mechanical shutter
Continuous Shooting	11.0fps vs 2.0fps	9 fps faster
Weight	157 g vs 226 g	69 g lighter
Max Aperture - Tele	4.90 vs 6.90	faster lens at tele

Common Strengths of Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR

Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift vs Sensor-shift	Sharper images at longer focal lengths and long exposures
Built-in Flash	Yes vs Yes	Useful in low-light
Face Detection Focus	Yes vs Yes	very handy for portraits
LCD Screen Size	3" vs 3.5"	Large display

Common Weaknesses of Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR

Fixed Screen	Fixed Type vs No	No flexible viewing angles
External Flash Shoe	No vs No	Not suitable for flash photography
Viewfinder	None vs None	No eye-level shooting option
RAW Support	No vs No	Lower image quality
LCD Screen Resolution	460k dots vs 460k dots	Low resolution screens
Manual Focusing	No vs No	No manual focusing modes
Manual Exposure	No vs No	No manual exposure control
Environmental Sealing	No vs No	not suitable for tough conditions

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR: Physical Specs and Body features Comparison

Size and weight is a big decision factor when you are trying to find the ideal camera for your needs. In this section, We are going to illustrate Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR side-by-side from the front, back and top in their relative dimensions. Olympus SZ-30MR has external dimensions of 106 x 69 x 40 mm (4.17 x 2.72 x 1.57″) and weighs 226 g (0.50 lb / 7.97 oz) (including batteries). Fujifilm Z1000EXR has external dimensions of 102 x 60 x 18 mm (4.02 x 2.36 x 0.71″) and weighs 157 g (0.35 lb / 5.54 oz) (including batteries).

Below you can see the front view size comparison of Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR. Fujifilm Z1000EXR is clearly the smaller of the two cameras. Its body is 4mm narrower, 9mm shorter and 22mm thinner than Olympus SZ-30MR.

Comparison image of Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Size, Weight and External Dimensions - Front View

Now lets look at the top view comparison of Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR.

Top View Comparison image of Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Size

Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a camera that you want to carry with you all day. Fujifilm Z1000EXR is significantly lighter (69g ) than the Olympus SZ-30MR which may become a big advantage especially on long walking trips.

Weight Comparison

Compact Cameras

SZ-30MR

Z1000EXR

Min

Average

Max

Thickness Comparison

Compact Cameras

SZ-30MR

Z1000EXR

Min

Average

Max

Weather Sealing

Unfortunately neither Olympus SZ-30MR nor Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR provides any type of weather sealing in their body, so you have to give extra care especially when you are shooting outdoors. If weather sealing is a must-have feature for you, check these sections:
Top Compact Cameras with Weather Sealing

LCD Screen Size and Features

Fujifilm Z1000EXR's 3.5" LCD screen is slightly larger than Olympus SZ-30MR's 3" screen.

Unfortunately, both cameras has fixed screens so they don't tilt or flip in directions.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR: Sensor Comparison

Both Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR have 16.0 MP resolution sensors but Olympus SZ-30MR's sensor is 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm ) and Fujifilm Z1000EXR's sensor is 1/2-inch (6.4 x 4.8 mm ).

Since Fujifilm Z1000EXR's has a larger sensor area with the same resolution, this means that it also has a larger pixel area hence better light collecting capacity for a given aperture compared to Olympus SZ-30MR.

Below you can see the SZ-30MR and Z1000EXR sensor size comparison.

Sensor Size and Resolution Comparison image of Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Cameras

Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR have almost the same sensor size so none of them has any significant advantage over other in providing control over depth of field when used with same focal length and aperture.

Olympus SZ-30MR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR Lens Specs Comparison

Olympus SZ-30MR features a 25-600 mm F3.0-6.9 24× zoom lens whereas Fujifilm Z1000EXR features a 28-140 mm F3.9-4.9 5× zoom lens.

Olympus SZ-30MR has 3mm wider coverage than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR. At f3.00, it is also faster at widest end. On the tele end, Olympus SZ-30MR has 460mm longer reach than the Fujifilm Z1000EXR. However, with a max aperture of f4.90, Fujifilm Z1000EXR is faster at tele end.

Wide Coverage

Compact Cameras

SZ-30MR

Z1000EXR

Widest - Ricoh WG-M1

Average

Telezoom

Compact Cameras

SZ-30MR

Z1000EXR

Longest - Canon SX520 HS

Average

Max Aperture at Tele

Compact Cameras

SZ-30MR

Z1000EXR

Fastest - Ricoh GR Digital IV

Average

Max Aperture at Wide

Compact Cameras

SZ-30MR

Z1000EXR

Fastest - Leica D-Lux 6

Average

What types of Photography are Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR Good for?

In this section, we rank and compare Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR for five different photography types in order to make your decision process easier in case you are specifically interested in one or more of these areas.

Olympus SZ-30MR for Portrait Photography

POOR

Fujifilm Z1000EXR for Portrait Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Image Stabilization
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
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Olympus SZ-30MR for Street Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm Z1000EXR for Street Photography

GOOD

Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
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Image Stabilization
Small Body
Live-view
Face-Detection Focusing
28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
Slow Lens at Wide: f3.90
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Olympus SZ-30MR for Sports Photography

POOR

Fujifilm Z1000EXR for Sports Photography

POOR

Image Stabilization
600 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Slow Continuous Shooting: 2.0fps
Environmental Sealings
Slow Max shutter speed: 1/1700s
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
Slow Lens at Tele: f6.90
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Image Stabilization
Fast Continuous Shooting: 11.0fps
Wireless Connection
Average Max shutter speed: 1/2000s
140 mm Tele Lens
No RAW shooting capability
No External Flash Shoe
No Built-in Viewfinder
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
Not so good Ergonomics&Handling
Environmental Sealings
Unknown Focus Points
Poor Battery Life: 220 shots
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Olympus SZ-30MR for Daily Photography

GOOD

Fujifilm Z1000EXR for Daily Photography

AVERAGE

Compact Body
226g
24.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
Body Thickness 40mm
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Compact Body
157g
Body Thickness 18mm
5.0X Optical Zoom
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
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Olympus SZ-30MR for Landscape Photography

POOR

Fujifilm Z1000EXR for Landscape Photography

POOR

25 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2.3" (6.17 x 4.55 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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28 mm - Good Wide Angle Coverage
Average Resolution Sensor: 16.0MP
Small 1/2" (6.4 x 4.8 mm) sensor
No RAW shooting capability
No Manual Focus Mode
No Manual Exposure Mode
No Environmental Sealings
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Olympus SZ-30MR vs Fujifilm Z1000EXR: OUR DECISION

You may have already made your decision about which camera suits better for your needs and your budget so far but in case you wonder how we rated Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR, below you can find their scores in five different aspects. Our Decision Algorithm dynamically scores cameras using 63 different specs, current price and DxO Mark scores (where possible) in order to make a more objective and consistent comparison.

Here is a summary of how Olympus SZ-30MR and Fujifilm Z1000EXR scores compare:

Olympus SZ-30MR

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #213 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #790 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm Z1000EXR

Imaging

Features

Value

Portability

Overall

Ranked #144 out of 475 in Compact cameras
Ranked #655 out of 1223 in all Cameras

Fujifilm Z1000EXR has a higher Overall Score than the Olympus SZ-30MR and would be our choice if we have to decide between these two cameras.

Fujifilm Z1000EXR vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Olympus SZ-30MR	Fujifilm FinePix Z1000EXR
Brand	Olympus	Fujifilm
Announced	2011-03-02	2012-01-05
Body Type	Compact	Compact
Sensor
Type	CMOS	EXRCMOS
Size	1/2.3-inch	1/2-inch
Dimensions	6.17 x 4.55 mm	6.4 x 4.8 mm
Area	28.07mm²	30.72mm²
Megapixels	16 megapixels	16 megapixels
Max Resolution	4608 x 3456	4608 x 3456
Max Native Light sensitivity	3,200 ISO	3,200 ISO
Max Boosted Light Sensitivity	-	6400 ISO
Min Native Light sensitivity	80 ISO	100 ISO
RAW Support
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points	n/a	n/a
Lens
Manual Focus
Lens Mount	fixed lens	fixed lens
Lens Focal Range	25-600 mm (24×)	28-140 mm (5×)
Max Aperture	F3.0-6.9	F3.9-4.9
Macro Focus Range	1cm	9cm
Screen
Type	Fixed type	Fixed type
Size	3"	3.5"
Resolution	460k dots	460k dots
Touch Screen
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	None	None
Photography Features
Max Mechanical Shutter	1/1700s	1/2000s
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization	Sensor-shift	Sensor-shift
Built-in Flash
Flash Range	4.00 m	3.70 m (Wide: 30 cm–3.0 m / Tele: 1.0m–2.1 m)
External Flash
Continuous Shooting	2.0 fps	11.0 fps
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
AE Bracketing
WB Bracketing
Video Features
Max Video Resolution	1920 x 1080	1920 x 1080
Video Formats	MPEG-4	MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Connectivity
Wireless Connectivity	Eye-Fi Connected	Built-In
HDMI
Physical
Environmental Sealing
Weight	226g	157g
Dimensions	106 x 69 x 40mm	102 x 60 x 18mm
Battery Life	220 shots	220 shots
Other Features
Timelapse Recording
GPS	None	None
DxO Sensor Scores
	Report a correction	Report a correction