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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Fujifilm FinePix XP30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-5 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
  • Released August 2011
  • Earlier Model is FujiFilm XP10
  • Replacement is Fujifilm XP50
Olympus TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Older Model is Olympus TG-4
  • New Model is Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm XP30 (14MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm XP30 was announced 6 years earlier than the TG-5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm XP30 matches up vs the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm XP30 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm XP30 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm XP30

 TG-5 Fujifilm XP30 
AnnouncedMay 2017August 2011Fresher by 70 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm XP30 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm XP30 enjoys outside dimensions of 99mm x 68mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm XP30 and the TG-5.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-5 is 94 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm XP30 and TG-5.

As you can see, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Fujifilm XP30 to offer more detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm XP30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm XP30
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-5
28
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
39
has manual focus
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Street photography factors
62
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
46
fast shooting (20.0 fps)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography highlights
65
environment proof
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
68
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
environment proofing
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition in class (250 grams)
megapixel count low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
environment proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
terrible battery power (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
better than average battery life (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm XP30 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
29
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
decently wide (25mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (250g)
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Fujifilm XP30 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm XP30 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix XP30Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix XP30 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2011-08-16 2017-05-17
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 14MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 25
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.9-4.9 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 9cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display tech TFT color LCD monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per sec 20.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 3840x2160
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Built-in
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 250g (0.55 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 68 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.7" x 0.9") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 pictures 340 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD / SDHC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $240 $449