Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-600 UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the SP-600 UZ (12MP) is pretty close and they possess the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 11 months prior to the SP-600 UZ so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the SP-600 UZ in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Olympus SP-600 UZ. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Olympus SP-600 UZ Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 provides physical dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus SP-600 UZ has proportions of 110mm x 90mm x 91mm (4.3" x 3.5" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 455 grams (1.00 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the SP-600 UZ.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and SP-600 UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

More often than not, it's difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and SP-600 UZ.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus SP-600 UZ to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.