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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus SP-565UZ front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
32
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus SP-565UZ
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-520mm (F2.8-4.5) lens
  • 413g - 116 x 84 x 81mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SP-565UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the SP-565UZ (10MP) is fairly similar and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 2 months later than the SP-565UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores vs the SP-565UZ when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm Z30 SP-565UZ 
Display sizing2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-565UZ over the Fujifilm Z30

 SP-565UZ Fujifilm Z30 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SP-565UZ

 Fujifilm Z30 SP-565UZ 
IntroducedFebruary 2009January 2009Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outside dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus SP-565UZ has sizing of 116mm x 84mm x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2") along with a weight of 413 grams (0.91 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SP-565UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the SP-565UZ.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and SP-565UZ is 96 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The photograph here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and SP-565UZ.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the exact same resolution so you should expect similar quality of photos though you really should consider the production date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Olympus SP-565UZ
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
exports RAW formats
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography info
Olympus SP-565UZ Street photography info
55
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
slow fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
32
amazing zoom range (26-520mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography highlights
Olympus SP-565UZ Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
52
has built in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
long reach (520mm)
no Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Olympus SP-565UZ Landscape photography information
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
40
focusing manually
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
Olympus SP-565UZ Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
24
relatively wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-565UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SP-565UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus SP-565UZ
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus SP-565UZ
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-02-17 2009-01-15
Body design 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 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 143
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-520mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-4.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 1s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.40 m (ISO 200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 @ 30 fps/15 fps, 320 x 240 @ 30 fps/15 fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format 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 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 413 gr (0.91 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 116 x 84 x 81mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 3.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 30
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 18.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 68
Other
Battery ID NP-45 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 or 2 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
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