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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Launched February 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Released June 2013
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

The following is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was launched 5 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z30 matches up vs the TG-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm Z30 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm Z30

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm Z30 
ReleasedJune 2013February 2009Newer by 53 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm Z30 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera often, you will want to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 has 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 TG-2 iHS has proportions of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-2 iHS is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over technical specs. The image here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-2 iHS.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-2 iHS to deliver greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography advice
Olympus TG-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
27
supports face detect focus
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Street photography information
55
lighter than average (110g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
low frames per second (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z30
Travel photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
56
lighter than average (110g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
68
better than average battery life (350 CIPA)
weather proof
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proof
better than average battery life (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-2 iHS Vlogging information
25
lighter than average (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
36
really wide (25mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have microphone support
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-02-17 2013-06-28
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 610k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction -
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 230 gr (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" 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 - 350 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $150 $380