Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 3200)
- 640 x 480 video
- 32-96mm (F2.9-5.2) lens
- 133g - 92 x 56 x 20mm
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 12800)
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
- Released May 2017
- Earlier Model is Olympus TG-4
- Later Model is Olympus TG-6
Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview
In this write-up, we will be looking at the Fujifilm J30 versus Olympus TG-5, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm J30 (12MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Google AI Gemini Could Enhance iPhone Experience, Talks SuggestThe Fujifilm J30 was manufactured 8 years prior to the TG-5 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm J30 being a Ultracompact camera and the Olympus TG-5 being a Compact camera.
Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm J30 scores versus the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix J30 and Olympus Tough TG-5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm J30 Gallery and Olympus TG-5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Olympus TG-5
Fujifilm J30 | TG-5 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm J30
TG-5 | Fujifilm J30 | |||
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Released | May 2017 | July 2009 | More recent by 95 months | |
Focus manually | Dial accurate focusing | |||
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Olympus TG-5
Fujifilm J30 | TG-5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison
If you're looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm J30 has got physical 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) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm J30 versus Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm J30 and the TG-5.
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm J30 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.
Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements only by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm J30 and TG-5.
All in all, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of images however you have to factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older Fujifilm J30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Olympus Tough TG-5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix J30 | Olympus Tough TG-5 |
Type | Ultracompact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2017-05-17 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | TruePic VIII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Lowest enhanced ISO | - | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 32-96mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.9-5.2 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focus range | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1400 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 20.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.50 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Built-in |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 133 gr (0.29 pounds) | 250 gr (0.55 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 56 x 20mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") |
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 life | - | 340 shots |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45A | LI-92B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch price | $150 | $449 |