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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(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
Olympus FE-4030
(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
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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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus FE-4030

 JZ300 FE-4030 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FE-4030 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus FE-4030

 JZ300 FE-4030 
ReleasedFebruary 2010January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Portrait photography camera
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Street photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography factors
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-4030 Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (26mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-4030 Landscape photography factors
31
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
32
pretty wide (26mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm JZ300
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4030
28
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic jack
25
pretty wide (26mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.6)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone socket
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus FE-4030
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus FE-4030
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