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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus FE-25

Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
10
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Olympus FE-25 front
Portability
98
Imaging
32
Features
11
Overall
23

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus FE-25 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus FE-25
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.4" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 0
  • No Video
  • ()mm (F) lens
  • n/ag - 93 x 62 x 24mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus FE-25 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm J30 and Olympus FE-25, both Ultracompact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the FE-25 (10MP) is fairly similar and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was released 7 months later than the FE-25 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the FE-25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Olympus FE-25

 Fujifilm J30 FE-25 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months
Display size2.7"2.4"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution230k112kSharper display (+118k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-25 over the Fujifilm J30

 FE-25 Fujifilm J30 

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Olympus FE-25

 Fujifilm J30 FE-25 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus FE-25 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 has exterior measurements of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Olympus FE-25 has specifications of 93mm x 62mm x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm J30 and Olympus FE-25 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm J30 compared to the FE-25.

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus FE-25 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and FE-25 is 96 and 98 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus FE-25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus FE-25 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm J30 and FE-25.

Clearly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Fujifilm J30 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images way more aggressively. The more modern Fujifilm J30 will have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus FE-25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus FE-25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography details
Olympus FE-25 Portrait photography details
20
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm J30
Street photography with Olympus FE-25
48
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
max ISO too low (0)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-25 Sports photography features
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
16
fixed focal length (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Olympus FE-25
51
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
61
flash built-in
fast maximum aperture (f)
does not have Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-25 Landscape photography information
23
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
26
fast maximum aperture (f)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (()mm)
tiny screen (2.4 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
max ISO too low (0)
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging features
Olympus FE-25 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.9)
does not offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
9
no video
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus FE-25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Olympus FE-25
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Olympus FE-25
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Olympus FE-25
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
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 12 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 3648 x 2768
Maximum native ISO 1600 -
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) ()
Max aperture f/2.9-5.2 -
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.4 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 112k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1400s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.50 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) -
Maximum video resolution 640x480 None
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) none
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133g (0.29 lbs) -
Physical dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 93 x 62 x 24mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC Internal -
Card slots One One
Pricing at launch $150 $15