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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 7030

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7030 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
27
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 7030 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Olympus 7030
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-196mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 140g - 93 x 56 x 26mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is mju 7030
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 7030 Overview

Here, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Z35 versus Olympus 7030, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and 7030 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 5 months prior to the 7030 so they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores vs the 7030 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm Z35 7030 

Reasons to pick Olympus 7030 over the Fujifilm Z35

 7030 Fujifilm Z35 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus 7030

 Fujifilm Z35 7030 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 7030 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 features exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus 7030 has measurements of 93mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 140 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z35 versus Olympus 7030 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the 7030.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 7030 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and 7030 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 7030 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 7030 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and 7030.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus 7030 to give you extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 7030 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 7030 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Olympus 7030 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography information
Olympus 7030 Sports photography information
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7030 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography advice
Olympus 7030 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
37
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Olympus 7030
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 7030 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus 7030
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Olympus Stylus 7030
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Olympus Stylus 7030
Also referred to as - mju 7030
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2010-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9 and 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-196mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 140g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 93 x 56 x 26mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SC/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $179