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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Increase to 3200)
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
  • 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 5010
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the 5010 (14MP) is fairly comparable and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm J30 was announced 5 months before the 5010 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Ultracompact).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the 5010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Olympus 5010

 Fujifilm J30 5010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Fujifilm J30

 5010 Fujifilm J30 

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Olympus 5010

 Fujifilm J30 5010 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm J30 comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 133 grams (0.29 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm J30 vs the 5010.

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and 5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and 5010.

Plainly, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Olympus 5010 to show extra detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively.

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Portrait photography factors
Olympus 5010 Portrait photography factors
21
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Street photography advice
Olympus 5010 Street photography advice
48
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
Olympus 5010 Sports photography factors
17
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm J30
Travel photography with Olympus 5010
52
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Landscape photography camera
23
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Vlogging features
Olympus 5010 Vlogging features
22
wide angle not fantastic (32mm)
slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
29
fairly wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Olympus 5010
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix J30 Olympus Stylus 5010
Otherwise known as - mju 5010
Class Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Physical type Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 12 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 32-96mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.9-5.2 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing distance 10cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1400 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 133 gr (0.29 pounds) 126 gr (0.28 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $150