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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z30 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-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
  • Released February 2009
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z30 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Z30 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z30 was brought out 4 years earlier than the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z30 scores against the XZ-2 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm Z30 XZ-2 iHS 

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

 XZ-2 iHS Fujifilm Z30 
AnnouncedDecember 2012February 2009More recent by 46 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm Z30 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 enjoys exterior measurements 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 XZ-2 iHS has proportions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z30 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z30 and the XZ-2 iHS.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z30 and XZ-2 iHS is 96 and 85 respectively.

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

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by reviewing specs. The graphic below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z30 and XZ-2 iHS.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z30 because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will offer you extra detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z30 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z30
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-2 iHS
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
46
manual focus
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW files
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Street photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography features
55
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
66
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
heavier than competition (346 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
great battery (340 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography info
56
lighter than others in class (110g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
61
great battery (340 CIPA)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (346g)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus XZ-2 iHS as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
55
manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
great battery (340 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z30 Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
36
pretty wide (28mm)
good maximum aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (346 grams)
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Fujifilm Z30 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z30 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z30Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z30 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-02-17 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 35
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 346 grams (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 91 x 59 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.3" x 0.8") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.3
DXO Low light score not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $150 $450