Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014
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On this page, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-850 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the TG-850 iHS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the TG-850 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
| Fujifilm Z30 | TG-850 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm Z30
| TG-850 iHS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | January 2014 |  | February 2009 | Fresher by 60 months |
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
| Fujifilm Z30 | TG-850 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are going to carry your camera often, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys outer dimensions of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-850 iHS has proportions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Take a look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-850 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the TG-850 iHS.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-850 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it's tough to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by viewing specs. The visual underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-850 iHS.
All in all, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Olympus TG-850 iHS to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor technology.
Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2014-01-29 |
| Body design | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | TruePic VII |
| Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4616 x 3464 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 64 | 125 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| 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) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.7 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of screen | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Screen tech | - | TFT LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 3 secs | 1/2 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Yes |
| 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 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
| 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 life | - | 330 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45 | LI-50B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $150 | $250 |