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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
27
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 7030 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 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is mju 7030
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and 7030 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 10 months earlier than the 7030 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the 7030 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm Z30 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Fujifilm Z30

 7030 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJanuary 2010February 2009Fresher by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm Z30 7030 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 features outer 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 7030 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus 7030 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the 7030.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and 7030 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and 7030.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to give you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
28
good MP (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
Olympus 7030 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (110g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Sports photography highlights
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
slow fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
Olympus 7030 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
good MP (14MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Olympus 7030
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging info
Olympus 7030 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus 7030
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also referred to as - mju 7030
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic III
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9 and 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 2cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.70 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 140 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $179