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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
10
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix J30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 Key Specs

Fujifilm J30
(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
Olympus TG-5
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm J30 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm J30 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm J30

 TG-5 Fujifilm J30 
ReleasedMay 2017July 2009More recent by 95 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm J30 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm J30 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Portrait photography camera
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
39
manual focus
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Street photography camera
48
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
64
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than average (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography factors
17
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
high fps (20.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography information
52
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
68
good battery life (340 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (250g)
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm J30 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography info
23
lack of manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (340 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm J30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Vlogging camera
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.9)
does not feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic jack
34
really wide (25mm)
very good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic port
heavier than average (250g)
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Fujifilm J30 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm J30 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix J30Olympus Tough TG-5
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