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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Expand to 3200)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
  • 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Also Known as FinePix JZ305
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Additionally Known as X-935
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ300 was manufactured 7 months later than the FE-5020 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the JZ300 scores vs the FE-5020 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus FE-5020

 JZ300 FE-5020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2010July 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 FE-5020 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus FE-5020

 JZ300 FE-5020 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm JZ300 comes with external measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the JZ300 versus the FE-5020.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the JZ300 and FE-5020 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the JZ300 and FE-5020.

As you have seen, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of photos however you should really take the age of the products into consideration. The fresher JZ300 provides an edge in sensor innovation.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
20
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
59
environment sealing
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Sports photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography highlights
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography advice
61
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
long reach (280mm)
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
64
lighter than competitors (137 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-5020
32
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
31
quite wide (24mm)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5020 Vlogging details
28
pretty wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
28
quite wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus FE-5020
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus FE-5020
Alternate name FinePix JZ305 X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2009-07-22
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-280mm (10.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/500 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.60 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 168 gr (0.37 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $180 $160