Clicky

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
93
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30
FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ300
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ305
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here is a in-depth overview of the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the JZ300 (12MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

The JZ300 was announced at a similar time to the 7030 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the JZ300 grades versus the 7030 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

        

Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ300 over the Olympus 7030

 JZ300 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the FujiFilm JZ300

 7030 JZ300 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 7030

 JZ300 7030 
LaunchedFebruary 2010January 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The FujiFilm JZ300 features external dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) while the Olympus 7030 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 7030 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the JZ300 against the 7030.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the JZ300 and 7030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the JZ300 and 7030.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 7030 to provide greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively.

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ300
Street photography with Olympus 7030
56
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Travel photography advice
Olympus 7030 Travel photography advice
61
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
very long zoom (280mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
good megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ300 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7030 as a Vlogging camera
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
29
quite wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

FujiFilm JZ300 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ300 and Olympus 7030
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ300Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ300 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also called FinePix JZ305 mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-02-02 2010-01-07
Physical type 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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.60 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 168g (0.37 lbs) 140g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 97 x 57 x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $180 $179