FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Released February 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Released January 2010

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The JZ300 was brought out at a similar time to the FE-4030 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the JZ300 grades vs the FE-4030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 and Olympus FE-4030. The entire galleries are viewable at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery and Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the FujiFilm JZ300
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus FE-4030
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Released | February 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 has outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Contrast the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus FE-4030 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the JZ300 and the FE-4030.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and FE-4030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by looking at a spec sheet. The image underneath will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and FE-4030.
As you can see, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus FE-4030 to give greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ305 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-02-02 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | TruePic III |
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 | 12 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-280mm (10.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.6 | f/2.6-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 5cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 4 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.60 m | 5.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 168g (0.37 lb) | 146g (0.32 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
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 model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $180 | $130 |