• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 16.0 megapixels
  • 25.00mm - 600.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 14.5 megapixels
  • 7.30mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus SZ-30MR advantages over Ricoh Theta V

  • Rear display
    Yes vs No
    Review photos on the back of the camera
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Yes vs No
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • More telephoto lens reach
    600 mm vs 7 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Internal flash
    Internal flash vs None
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash
  • HDMI out
    HDMI out vs None
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Ricoh Theta V advantages over Olympus SZ-30MR

  • Shoot 4K video
    4K (UHD) vs 1080p
    Make sure you have a fast computer
  • In-camera panoramas
    Yes vs No
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Larger lens aperture
    f/2.0 vs f/3.0
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi vs None
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Yes vs No
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Thinner
    22 mm vs 39 mm
    Thinner
  • External Mic Jack
    Jack vs No jack
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • Newer
    7 years vs 14 years old
    Newer cameras often support more advanced features
  • Lighter weight
    121g vs 228g
    Lighter weight
  • Wider angle lens
    7 mm vs 25 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/25000 vs 1/1700 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light

Similarities

Common Strengths

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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  • Excellent grip; Handsome, portable design; 24x zoom in a small package; Panorama mode.

  • Detail blurred by strong noise suppression; Bright colors bloom in bright light; Few manual controls; Too many trips to the menu.

  • Read our Olympus SZ-30MR Express Review

The Competition

Compared to Olympus SZ-10

Olympus SZ-30MR
Olympus SZ-10
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bulb shutter

Compare Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SZ-10

Ricoh Theta V
Olympus SZ-10
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $224
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Olympus SZ-10

Compared to Olympus SZ-31MR

Olympus SZ-30MR
Olympus SZ-31MR
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • More dots on screen
  • Shoots 60p video

Compare Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SZ-31MR

Ricoh Theta V
Olympus SZ-31MR
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Olympus SZ-31MR

Compared to Olympus SZ-16

Olympus SZ-30MR
Olympus SZ-16
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting
  • Bigger JPEG buffer
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Slow-motion videos

Compare Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SZ-16

Ricoh Theta V
Olympus SZ-16
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $230
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Olympus SZ-16

Compared to Olympus SZ-15

Olympus SZ-30MR
Olympus SZ-15
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoots 1080p video
  • Longer exposure
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Bigger JPEG buffer

Compare Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SZ-15

Ricoh Theta V
Olympus SZ-15
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $162
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

Compare Ricoh Theta V vs Olympus SZ-15

Compared to Olympus SH-50

Olympus SZ-30MR
Olympus SH-50
  • $400
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Touchscreen

Compare Olympus SZ-30MR vs Olympus SH-50

Ricoh Theta V
Olympus SH-50
  • $444
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Shoot 4K video
  • In-camera panoramas
  • $279
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Rear display
  • Less expensive

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