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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6020 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 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched February 2010
  • Additionally Known as mju Tough 6020
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 11 months before the 6020 and they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the 6020 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus 6020

 Fujifilm Z30 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Fujifilm Z30

 6020 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedFebruary 2010February 2009More recent by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus 6020

 Fujifilm Z30 6020 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 offers exterior dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has dimensions of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") with a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera with 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 employing at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the 6020.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and 6020 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to picture the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and 6020.

Clearly, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to result in extra detail having an extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
28
good resolution (13MP)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Olympus 6020
55
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition (122g)
fixed screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
Olympus 6020 Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
Olympus 6020 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition (122g)
environment sealing
good resolution (13 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 6020 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
31
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (122 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus 6020
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called as - mju Tough 6020
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-17 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 13 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 1/4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 122g (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $150 $279