FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020
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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 & Olympus FE-5020. The entire galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ300 Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus FE-5020
JZ300 | FE-5020 | |||
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Announced | February 2010 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 7 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the FujiFilm JZ300
FE-5020 | JZ300 |
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus FE-5020
JZ300 | FE-5020 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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.

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FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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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 |