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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-320 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 TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Below, we are looking at the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but they possess the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TG-320 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the TG-320 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus TG-320

 Fujifilm Z30 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Fujifilm Z30

 TG-320 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedJanuary 2012February 2009More recent by 35 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-320

 Fujifilm Z30 TG-320 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got external 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 TG-320 has measurements of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the TG-320.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-320 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-320.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-320 to result in greater detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather sealing
lighter than average in class (155g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z30
Sports photography with Olympus TG-320
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (150 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-320 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than average in class (155g)
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
not so great battery (150 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
39
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather sealing
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery (150 shots)
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone port
32
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
lighter than average in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-320
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus TG-320
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-02-17 2012-01-10
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" 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 life - 150 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $150 $0