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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 8010

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 8010 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 8010 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
  • Revealed February 2009
Olympus 8010
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 245g - 98 x 64 x 24mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 8010
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 8010 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus 8010, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and 8010 (13MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was announced 11 months prior to the 8010 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the 8010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus 8010

 Fujifilm Z30 8010 

Reasons to pick Olympus 8010 over the Fujifilm Z30

 8010 Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedFebruary 2010February 2009Fresher by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus 8010

 Fujifilm Z30 8010 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 8010 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with external dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus 8010 has dimensions of 98mm x 64mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") having a weight of 245 grams (0.54 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus 8010 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 against the 8010.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 8010 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and 8010 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 8010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 8010 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z30 and 8010.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus 8010 to result in more detail with its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 8010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 8010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography information
Olympus 8010 Portrait photography information
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
decent MP (13MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z30
Street photography with Olympus 8010
55
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
heavier than competition in class (245g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Olympus 8010 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
features tracking focus
environment proof
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Olympus 8010 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
environment proof
decent MP (13MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (245 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 8010 Landscape photography factors
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
40
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (13MP)
environment proof
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 8010 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
27
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (245g)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus 8010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus 8010
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus Stylus Tough 8010
Also referred to as - mju Tough 8010
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-17 2010-02-02
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 13MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
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 type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 1/4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 245g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 64 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch pricing $150 $600