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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
24
Overall
31
FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

FujiFilm JZ500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
  • Introduced June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as FinePix JZ505
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
  • Released January 2010
  • Also referred to as mju 7030
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here, we are comparing the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the JZ500 (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The JZ500 was unveiled 6 months after the 7030 and they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the JZ500 matches up versus the 7030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm JZ500 over the Olympus 7030

 JZ500 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the FujiFilm JZ500

 7030 JZ500 

Common features in the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 7030

 JZ500 7030 
ReleasedJune 2010January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The FujiFilm JZ500 has got outside measurements of 97mm x 57mm x 29mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 168 grams (0.37 lbs) and the Olympus 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the JZ500 compared to the 7030.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the JZ500 and 7030 is 93 and 95 respectively.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to see the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The picture below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the JZ500 and 7030.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect comparable quality of images although you may want to take the launch date of the cameras into account.

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
decent MP (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Street photography with Olympus 7030
56
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Travel photography details
Olympus 7030 Travel photography details
67
good resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
long zoom (280mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
65
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with FujiFilm JZ500
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
37
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

FujiFilm JZ500 Vlogging info
Olympus 7030 Vlogging info
28
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic socket
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FujiFilm JZ500 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm JZ500 and Olympus 7030
 FujiFilm FinePix JZ500Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm FinePix JZ500 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also referred to as FinePix JZ505 mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-06-16 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO 3200 -
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-280mm (10.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.6 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 2cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
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, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 lb) 140g (0.31 lb)
Physical 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $230 $179