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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus FE-4030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
21
Overall
30

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus FE-4030

 JZ500 FE-4030 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 FE-4030 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus FE-4030

 JZ500 FE-4030 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 size comparison

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

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-4030 Portrait photography highlights
28
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Street photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Street photography info
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
48
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-4030 Sports photography info
35
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
35
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Travel photography camera
67
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
very long reach (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
65
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-4030 as a Landscape photography camera
37
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
quite wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging information
Olympus FE-4030 Vlogging information
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
26
quite wide (26mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic support
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus FE-4030
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus FE-4030
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