Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
- Released July 2009
- Also Known as X-925
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On this page, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively similar and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe Fujifilm Z30 was released 5 months before the FE-4000 and they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the FE-4000 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Olympus FE-4000. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Olympus FE-4000 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus FE-4000
| Fujifilm Z30 | FE-4000 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Fujifilm Z30
| FE-4000 | Fujifilm Z30 |
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus FE-4000
| Fujifilm Z30 | FE-4000 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | February 2009 | July 2009 | Similar generation | |
| Focus manually | No manual focusing | |||
| Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
| Screen dimensions | 2.7" | 2.7" | Equal screen sizing | |
| Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly screen | No Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the FE-4000.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and FE-4000 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and FE-4000.
All in all, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Olympus FE-4000 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively.
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus FE-4000 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus FE-4000 |
| Alternative name | - | X-925 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2009-07-22 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.6-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 3cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 3s | 4s |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.00 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 110g (0.24 lb) | 136g (0.30 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| 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 ID | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch cost | $150 | $130 |