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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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 SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Released August 2012
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

Below, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 4 years prior to the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm Z30 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm Z30

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedAugust 2012February 2009Fresher by 42 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm Z30 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 has got outside measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and SP-820UZ is 96 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing simply by looking through specs. The graphic below should give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and SP-820UZ.

All in all, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus SP-820UZ to result in greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography details
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
decent MP (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
55
lighter than others (110 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others (110g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
MP count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
55
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
35
really wide (22mm)
nice screen size (3 inch)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone jack
25
really wide (22mm)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone socket
more heavy than competitors in class (485 grams)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-02-17 2012-08-21
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 15.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 485 grams (1.07 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $150 $299