Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Launched February 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 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
- 214g - 109 x 67 x 28mm
- Launched January 2013

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Overview
Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a big difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and TG-830 iHS (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z30 was manufactured 4 years before the TG-830 iHS and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up against the TG-830 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z30 and Olympus TG-830 iHS. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z30 Gallery and Olympus TG-830 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm Z30 | TG-830 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-830 iHS over the Fujifilm Z30
TG-830 iHS | Fujifilm Z30 | |||
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Launched | January 2013 | ![]() | February 2009 | More recent by 47 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-830 iHS
Fujifilm Z30 | TG-830 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 comes with outer measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus TG-830 iHS has proportions of 109mm x 67mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus TG-830 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 compared to the TG-830 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-830 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-830 iHS.
As you can tell, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus TG-830 iHS to provide greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-830 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus TG-830 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z30 | Olympus TG-830 iHS |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Launched | 2009-02-17 | 2013-01-08 |
Body design | 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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.9-5.9 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3 secs | 4 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames per sec | - |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance 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) | 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 file 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 pounds) | 214 grams (0.47 pounds) |
Dimensions | 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 109 x 67 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 300 pictures |
Battery form | - | 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 | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Retail pricing | $150 | $0 |