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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(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  • Superseded the FujiFilm XP10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
Olympus FE-5010
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm XP30 FE-5010 
ReleasedAugust 2011January 2009Fresher by 32 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Fujifilm XP30

 FE-5010 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm XP30 FE-5010 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5010
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
20
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
62
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than average (130g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Travel photography camera
65
weather proof
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low battery life (200 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
60
lighter than average (130g)
environment proof
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
39
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery life (200 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse function
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging info
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging info
29
really wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic socket
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus FE-5010
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus FE-5010
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