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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
22
Overall
31
Fujifilm FinePix JX500 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Fujifilm JX500
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 3200)
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F3.5-6.3) lens
  • 113g - 100 x 56 x 24mm
  • Announced January 2012
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju 7030
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm JX500 (14MP) and the 7030 (14MP) is fairly similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm JX500 was launched 2 years later than the 7030 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm JX500 scores against the 7030 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm JX500 over the Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm JX500 7030 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Fujifilm JX500

 7030 Fujifilm JX500 

Common features in the Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm JX500 7030 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera, you will want to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm JX500 enjoys outside dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 113 grams (0.25 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm JX500 versus Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm JX500 compared to the 7030.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm JX500 and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing purely by reading technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm JX500 and 7030.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the age of the products into consideration. The younger Fujifilm JX500 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Portrait photography information
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography information
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Street photography advice
Olympus 7030 Street photography advice
55
lighter than average (113g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Sports photography info
Olympus 7030 Sports photography info
31
MP count good (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max shutter speed is low (1/1,400 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm JX500
Travel photography with Olympus 7030
68
lighter than average (113g)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (26mm)
no Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
65
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography highlights
33
fairly wide (26mm)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
37
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm JX500 Vlogging factors
Olympus 7030 Vlogging factors
28
fairly wide (26mm)
lighter than average (113 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
29
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm JX500 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm JX500 and Olympus 7030
 Fujifilm FinePix JX500Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix JX500 Olympus Stylus 7030
Otherwise known as - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2012-01-05 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 14 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9 and 4:3
Maximum resolution 4288 x 3216 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO 3200 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.5-6.3 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1400 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.50 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 113 gr (0.25 lb) 140 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $90 $179