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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28
Fujifilm FinePix Z300 front
 
Olympus Stylus 5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z300
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.9-6.4) lens
  • 155g - 92 x 57 x 19mm
  • Announced June 2009
Olympus 5010
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 5010
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010 Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010, both Ultracompact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z300 (10MP) and 5010 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z300 was introduced 6 months earlier than the 5010 and they are both of a similar age. The two cameras feature the same body design (Ultracompact).

Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z300 matches up versus the 5010 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z300 over the Olympus 5010

 Fujifilm Z300 5010 
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus 5010 over the Fujifilm Z300

 5010 Fujifilm Z300 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z300 and Olympus 5010

 Fujifilm Z300 5010 
LaunchedJune 2009January 2010Same age
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z300 has got outer measurements of 92mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Olympus 5010 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z300 and the 5010.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z300 and 5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements only by viewing technical specs. The photograph below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z300 and 5010.

As you have seen, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus 5010 to provide you with more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z300
Street photography with Olympus 5010
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
57
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 5010 as a Sports photography camera
23
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
provides tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z300
Travel photography with Olympus 5010
54
supports focus by touch
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors in class (155 grams)
low MP (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
65
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z300
Landscape photography with Olympus 5010
31
screen is a good size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
lack of manual exposure
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
38
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z300 Vlogging details
Olympus 5010 Vlogging details
27
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competitors in class (155g)
29
really wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z300 vs Olympus 5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z300 and Olympus 5010
 Fujifilm FinePix Z300Olympus Stylus 5010
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z300 Olympus Stylus 5010
Also called as - mju 5010
Category Ultracompact Ultracompact
Announced 2009-06-12 2010-01-07
Body design Ultracompact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-180mm (5.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-6.4 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 9cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.50 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155g (0.34 lbs) 126g (0.28 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 57 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 56 x 20mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 ID NP-45 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Couple Timer, Group Timer) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $0 $150