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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000 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 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju Tough 6000
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 4 months earlier than the 6000 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the 6000 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus 6000

 Fujifilm Z30 6000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Fujifilm Z30

 6000 Fujifilm Z30 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus 6000

 Fujifilm Z30 6000 
ReleasedFebruary 2009July 2009Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z30 has got physical measurements 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 6000 has specifications of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the 6000.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and 6000 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The photograph here will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and 6000.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the exact same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of pictures though you should always consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Olympus 6000 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Olympus 6000
55
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography information
Olympus 6000 Sports photography information
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
environment proof
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Olympus 6000 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external microphone socket
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus 6000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Also called as - mju Tough 6000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2009-07-01
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 50
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 1/4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
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 format Motion JPEG 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 179g (0.39 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $150 $259