Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Announced August 2011
- Superseded the FujiFilm XP10
- Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
- 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
- Released January 2009

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview
Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus FE-5010, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was introduced 2 years later than the FE-5010 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm XP30 scores vs the FE-5010 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 and Olympus FE-5010. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery and Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus FE-5010
Fujifilm XP30 | FE-5010 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | Fresher by 32 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Fujifilm XP30
FE-5010 | Fujifilm XP30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus FE-5010
Fujifilm XP30 | FE-5010 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical display measurements |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch display | ![]() | No Touch display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm XP30 has got outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus FE-5010 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the FE-5010.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm XP30 and FE-5010 is 94 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm XP30 and FE-5010.
As you can tell, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to deliver more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm XP30 will have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Olympus FE-5010 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Olympus FE-5010 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-08-16 | 2009-01-07 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 36-180mm (5.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.5-5.6 |
Macro focus range | 9cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per second | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On |
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 | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 165 grams (0.36 lb) | 130 grams (0.29 lb) |
Dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | 200 shots | - |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | NP-45A | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required) |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail price | $240 | $130 |