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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-10

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus Stylus XZ-10 front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
57
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-10 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 XZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 26-130mm (F1.8-2.7) lens
  • 221g - 102 x 61 x 34mm
  • Introduced January 2013
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus XZ-10, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the XZ-10 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 5 years prior to the XZ-10 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades vs the XZ-10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm Z30 XZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-10 over the Fujifilm Z30

 XZ-10 Fujifilm Z30 
IntroducedJanuary 2013February 2009Fresher by 48 months
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus XZ-10

 Fujifilm Z30 XZ-10 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys exterior measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus XZ-10 has sizing of 102mm x 61mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the XZ-10.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and XZ-10 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by going over a spec sheet. The photograph below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and XZ-10.

Clearly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus XZ-10 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-10
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lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
45
manual focus
has face detection focusing
exports RAW files
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus XZ-10 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (110g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography factors
Olympus XZ-10 Sports photography factors
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-10 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others (110 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
60
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (221g)
low resolution (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z30
Landscape photography with Olympus XZ-10
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
53
manual focus
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z30
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-10
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lighter than others (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone jack
35
quite wide (26mm)
great max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone support
more heavy than competitors in class (221 grams)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus XZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus Stylus XZ-10
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus Stylus XZ-10
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-02-17 2013-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-2.7
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps, 18Mbps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps, 9Mbps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 221g (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 102 x 61 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 life - 240 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $150 $428