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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
32
Overall
35
FujiFilm Finepix Z90 front
 
Olympus E-30 front
Portability
60
Imaging
47
Features
54
Overall
49

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30 Key Specs

FujiFilm Finepix Z90
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
  • 133g - 95 x 57 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Also referred to as Finepix Z91
Olympus E-30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.7" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 695g - 142 x 108 x 75mm
  • Released March 2009
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30 Overview

Here is a extensive assessment of the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Finepix Z90 (14MP) and the E-30 (12MP) is pretty similar but the Finepix Z90 (1/2.3") and E-30 (Four Thirds) have different sensor measurements.

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The Finepix Z90 was introduced 22 months later than the E-30 which makes them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras feature different body design with the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus E-30 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Finepix Z90 matches up vs the E-30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick FujiFilm Finepix Z90 over the Olympus E-30

 Finepix Z90 E-30 
ReleasedJanuary 2011March 2009Fresher by 22 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus E-30 over the FujiFilm Finepix Z90

 E-30 Finepix Z90 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Olympus E-30

 Finepix Z90 E-30 
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The FujiFilm Finepix Z90 comes with physical dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus E-30 has measurements of 142mm x 108mm x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0") and a weight of 695 grams (1.53 lbs).

See the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the Finepix Z90 vs the E-30.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Finepix Z90 and E-30 is 96 and 60 respectively.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30 top view buttons comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Finepix Z90 and E-30.

Plainly, the 2 cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Finepix Z90 using its tinier sensor is going to make getting bokeh trickier and the FujiFilm Finepix Z90 will offer you extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Finepix Z90 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30 sensor size comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and ViewFinder

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Portrait photography details
Olympus E-30 Portrait photography details
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect focus
supports RAW files
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 as a Street photography camera
Olympus E-30 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
no moving screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
72
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
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Sports Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Sports photography factors
Olympus E-30 Sports photography factors
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
52
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
terrible battery pack (750 shots)
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Travel Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Travel photography highlights
Olympus E-30 Travel photography highlights
68
features focus via touch
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
49
flash built-in
display is selfie friendly
doesn't have Timelapse mode
terrible battery pack (750 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
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Landscape Comparison

FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Landscape photography info
Olympus E-30 Landscape photography info
42
really wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
52
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
supports RAW files
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (750 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with FujiFilm Finepix Z90
Vlogging with Olympus E-30
31
really wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
18
can't shoot video
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FujiFilm Finepix Z90 vs Olympus E-30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for FujiFilm Finepix Z90 and Olympus E-30
 FujiFilm Finepix Z90Olympus E-30
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model FujiFilm Finepix Z90 Olympus E-30
Also referred to as Finepix Z91 -
Category Ultracompact Advanced DSLR
Announced 2011-01-05 2009-03-24
Body design Ultracompact Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 5:4, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4032 x 3024
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.9-4.9 -
Macro focus distance 9cm -
Available lenses - 45
Crop factor 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT touchdscreen color LCD monitor HyperCrystal II LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage - 98 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.56x
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Manual, Fill, Red-eye reduction, Slow sync with red-eye reduction, Slow sync, Slow sync 2nd curtain, Off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/250s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) -
Max video resolution 1280x720 None
Video file format 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 133 gr (0.29 lbs) 695 gr (1.53 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 57 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") 142 x 108 x 75mm (5.6" x 4.3" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 55
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.3
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 530
Other
Battery life 220 shots 750 shots
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A BLM-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD / SDHC, Internal Compact Flash (Type I or II) / xD Picture Card
Storage slots One One
Pricing at release $220 $1,299