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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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
Olympus FE-4000
(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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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus FE-4000

 Fujifilm Z30 FE-4000 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FE-4000 Fujifilm Z30 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus FE-4000

 Fujifilm Z30 FE-4000 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Similar generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

See the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus FE-4000 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
20
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (110g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
55
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Sports photography info
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
17
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography factors
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than competitors in class (136 grams)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
27
reasonably wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Olympus FE-4000
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone support
28
reasonably wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.6)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus FE-4000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus 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