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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5 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 TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Launched May 2017
  • Succeeded the Olympus TG-4
  • Successor is Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

Let's look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z30 was unveiled 9 years earlier than the TG-5 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the TG-5 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z30 over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm Z30 TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm Z30

 TG-5 Fujifilm Z30 
LaunchedMay 2017February 2009Newer by 100 months
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm Z30 TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys external measurements of 91mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-5 has proportions of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 versus the TG-5.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by going over specs. The image here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and TG-5.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can expect the Olympus TG-5 to offer you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z30 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography features
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
39
has manual focus
offers face detect focus
supports RAW formats
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
55
lighter than competition (110 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competition in class (250 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Sports photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
46
high max frames per second (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography details
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (110 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
68
great battery pack (340 shots)
weather proofing
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competition in class (250g)
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Landscape photography features
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
57
has manual focus
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
great battery pack (340 CIPA)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
manual mode not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging details
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
34
quite wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have mic port
heavier than competition in class (250g)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-02-17 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 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 1.0fps 20.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 250 gr (0.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
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 - 340 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $150 $449