FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030
93 Imaging
36 Features
24 Overall
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95 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 3200)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-280mm (F3.3-5.6) lens
- 168g - 97 x 57 x 29mm
- Revealed June 2010
- Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
(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 JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Overview
On this page, we are contrasting the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the FE-4030 (14MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The JZ500 was unveiled 6 months after the FE-4030 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the JZ500 scores versus the FE-4030 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 & Olympus FE-4030. The full galleries are available at FujiFilm JZ500 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus FE-4030
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the FujiFilm JZ500
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Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus FE-4030
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Released | June 2010 | ![]() | January 2010 | Same age |
Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | Missing Touch display |
FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The FujiFilm JZ500 enjoys outside dimensions of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus FE-4030 has specifications of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
Compare the FujiFilm JZ500 versus Olympus FE-4030 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the JZ500 against the FE-4030.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the JZ500 and FE-4030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes purely by researching specifications. The picture here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the JZ500 and FE-4030.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the identical MP so you can expect comparable quality of pictures although you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder


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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 | Olympus FE-4030 |
Also Known as | FinePix JZ505 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2010-06-16 | 2010-01-07 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Max boosted ISO | 3200 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
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 | 2cm | 4cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 230k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 | 168 grams (0.37 lbs) | 146 grams (0.32 lbs) |
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 shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $230 | $130 |