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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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
  • Released February 2009
Olympus TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z30 grades versus the TG-630 iHS with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm Z30 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Fujifilm Z30

 TG-630 iHS Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013February 2009Newer by 47 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm Z30 TG-630 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z30 has got 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) whilst the Olympus TG-630 iHS has dimensions of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs the TG-630 iHS.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-630 iHS is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

Often, it is tough to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by looking through technical specs. The picture below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-630 iHS.

As you can tell, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-630 iHS to result in extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography details
Olympus TG-630 iHS Portrait photography details
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no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Street photography information
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lighter than competition in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Sports photography camera
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low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has tracking autofocus
environment sealing
max frames per second low (5.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography features
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lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
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environment sealing
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low battery pack (220 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
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no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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rather wide (28mm)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
low battery pack (220 shots)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Vlogging information
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lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-02-17 2013-01-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 220 photographs
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $150 $200