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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JX300 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

FujiFilm JX300
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.6-6.2) lens
  • 130g - 94 x 56 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as FinePix JX305
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the FujiFilm JX300 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JX300 (14MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The JX300 was introduced 2 years after the FE-5010 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the JX300 scores vs the FE-5010 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JX300 over the Olympus FE-5010

 JX300 FE-5010 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2009Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the FujiFilm JX300

 FE-5010 JX300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-5010

 JX300 FE-5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JX300 comes with physical measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the JX300 compared to the FE-5010.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the JX300 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor dimensions simply by seeing a spec sheet. The image here will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JX300 and FE-5010.

As you can see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the FujiFilm JX300 to provide extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger JX300 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor tech.

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography highlights
28
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Street photography info
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography factors
31
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery (180 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography factors
65
lighter than competitors (130g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
terrible battery (180 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
60
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography factors
32
quite wide (28mm)
good megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
terrible battery (180 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JX300 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging features
28
quite wide (28mm)
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
28
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average in class (130 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone jack
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FujiFilm JX300 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JX300 and Olympus FE-5010
 FujiFilm FinePix JX300Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JX300 Olympus FE-5010
Otherwise known as FinePix JX305 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD 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 14 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4288 x 3216 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.6-6.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1800 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 130 grams (0.29 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 56 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 180 photos -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery ID - LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD / SDHC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $110 $130