Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4030
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
- 110g - 91 x 59 x 21mm
- Released February 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
- 146g - 93 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed January 2010
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In this article, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus FE-4030, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and FE-4030 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 10 months prior to the FE-4030 and they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the FE-4030 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Olympus FE-4030. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Olympus FE-4030 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus FE-4030
| Fujifilm Z30 | FE-4030 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4030 over the Fujifilm Z30
| FE-4030 | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2010 |  | February 2009 | More recent by 10 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus FE-4030
| Fujifilm Z30 | FE-4030 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 2.7" |  | 2.7" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch screen |  | Neither provides Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 provides outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus FE-4030 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).
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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the FE-4030.
Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and FE-4030 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and FE-4030.
As you can tell, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus FE-4030 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-4030 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus FE-4030 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus FE-4030 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-02-17 | 2010-01-07 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic III |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 64 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-105mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.6-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 4cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display sizing | 2.7" | 2.7" |
| Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 3 seconds | 4 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0fps | - |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.80 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure 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 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 640x480 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 110 gr (0.24 pounds) | 146 gr (0.32 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 93 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery model | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC, Internal |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail cost | $150 | $130 |