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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus SZ-16 iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS 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 SZ-16 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Released January 2013
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Overview

Its time to take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and SZ-16 iHS (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was revealed 4 years earlier than the SZ-16 iHS which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the SZ-16 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm Z30 SZ-16 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-16 iHS over the Fujifilm Z30

 SZ-16 iHS Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2009More modern by 47 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS

 Fujifilm Z30 SZ-16 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-16 iHS has specifications of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the SZ-16 iHS.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and SZ-16 iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The pic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and SZ-16 iHS.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-16 iHS to provide you with more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
34
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Street photography highlights
55
lighter than others (110g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
60
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (226g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Olympus SZ-16 iHS
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps low (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery life (220 CIPA)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-16 iHS Travel photography details
56
lighter than others (110 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than competition in class (226 grams)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (600mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
bad battery life (220 shots)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
41
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
bad battery life (220 per charge)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-16 iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SZ-16 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SZ-16 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus SZ-16 iHS
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus SZ-16 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm -
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 life - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $150 $230