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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5020 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
  • Released February 2009
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Introduced July 2009
  • Also referred to as X-935
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

The following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 5 months before the FE-5020 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades against the FE-5020 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm Z30 FE-5020 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm Z30

 FE-5020 Fujifilm Z30 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm Z30 FE-5020 
IntroducedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 provides external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has proportions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the FE-5020.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and FE-5020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and FE-5020.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus FE-5020 to show greater detail with its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Olympus FE-5020
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
55
lighter than average in class (110g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
60
environment sealing
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Olympus FE-5020
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
24
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/500s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Olympus FE-5020 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average in class (110g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
environment sealing
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
no Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
31
pretty wide (24mm)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5020 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
28
pretty wide (24mm)
lighter than average in class (137 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor 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
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
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) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.8
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/500s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames per second -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 137 gr (0.30 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $160