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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm XP30
(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
Olympus FE-5020
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm XP30 FE-5020 
ReleasedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 26 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm XP30

 FE-5020 Fujifilm XP30 

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm XP30 FE-5020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Portrait photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography information
28
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm XP30
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
environment proof
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
24
environment proof
max shutter speed is low (1/500s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
65
weather sealing
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery power (200 CIPA)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography information
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
rather wide (24mm)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm XP30
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
28
rather wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors in class (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus FE-5020
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