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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z30
(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
  • Introduced February 2009
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Lets look closer at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty well matched and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 2 months after the FE-5010 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the FE-5010 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm Z30 FE-5010 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FE-5010 Fujifilm Z30 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm Z30 FE-5010 
RevealedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus FE-5010 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the FE-5010.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and FE-5010 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specifications. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and FE-5010.

To sum up, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus FE-5010 to resolve extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Olympus FE-5010
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than others (130g)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (110g)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
60
lighter than others (130g)
environment sealing
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
31
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than others (130g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus FE-5010
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus FE-5010
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 130g (0.29 lb)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $130