Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 3200
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.9-4.9) lens
- 165g - 99 x 68 x 24mm
- Launched August 2011
- Older Model is FujiFilm XP10
- Later Model is Fujifilm XP50
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
- 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2009
- Alternate Name is X-935

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview
Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus FE-5020, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm XP30 was released 2 years later than the FE-5020 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm XP30 grades against the FE-5020 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix XP30 & Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm XP30 Gallery & Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus FE-5020
Fujifilm XP30 | FE-5020 | |||
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Released | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 26 months |
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm XP30
FE-5020 | Fujifilm XP30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus FE-5020
Fujifilm XP30 | FE-5020 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same display sizing |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm XP30 has outer measurements of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm XP30 versus Olympus FE-5020 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you choose at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the FE-5020.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm XP30 and FE-5020 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by looking through specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm XP30 and FE-5020.
All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You can anticipate the Fujifilm XP30 to result in more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics way more aggressively. The younger Fujifilm XP30 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Olympus FE-5020 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix XP30 | Olympus FE-5020 |
Otherwise known as | - | X-935 |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-08-16 | 2009-07-22 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | TruePic III |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
Full resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 3968 x 2976 |
Max native ISO | 3200 | 1600 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 64 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-140mm (5.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.9-4.9 | f/3.3-5.8 |
Macro focusing range | 9cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 2.7" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Screen tech | TFT color LCD monitor | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4s | 4s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/500s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 640x480 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 165g (0.36 lbs) | 137g (0.30 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") | 93 x 56 x 25mm (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 life | 200 images | - |
Battery form | Battery Pack | - |
Battery ID | NP-45A | LI-42B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD / SDHC, Internal | xD-Picture Card, microSD |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $240 | $160 |