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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus FE-5020

Portability
82
Imaging
71
Features
84
Overall
76
Fujifilm X-T30 front
 
Olympus FE-5020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Key Specs

Fujifilm X-T30
(Full Review)
  • 26MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 160 - 12800 (Raise to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Fujifilm X Mount
  • 383g - 118 x 83 x 47mm
  • Launched February 2019
  • Old Model is Fujifilm X-T20
  • Refreshed by Fujifilm X-T30 II
Olympus FE-5020
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 24-120mm (F3.3-5.8) lens
  • 137g - 93 x 56 x 25mm
  • Announced July 2009
  • Alternate Name is X-935
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Olympus FE-5020, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm X-T30 (26MP) and FE-5020 (12MP) and the Fujifilm X-T30 (APS-C) and FE-5020 (1/2.3") feature different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm X-T30 was manufactured 9 years after the FE-5020 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm X-T30 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Olympus FE-5020 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm X-T30 scores vs the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X-T30 over the Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm X-T30 FE-5020 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019July 2009Newer by 117 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5020 over the Fujifilm X-T30

 FE-5020 Fujifilm X-T30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus FE-5020

 Fujifilm X-T30 FE-5020 
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm X-T30 has got exterior measurements of 118mm x 83mm x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") and a weight of 383 grams (0.84 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5020 has sizing of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm X-T30 versus Olympus FE-5020 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X-T30 versus the FE-5020.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus FE-5020 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X-T30 and FE-5020 is 82 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus FE-5020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The picture underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm X-T30 and FE-5020.

As you can tell, each of the cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X-T30 featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Fujifilm X-T30 will offer you extra detail due to its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a little more aggressively. The newer Fujifilm X-T30 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus FE-5020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-5020 Portrait photography highlights
82
manual focus
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
21
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Street photography with Olympus FE-5020
79
tilting screen
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
has focus by touch
lack of image stabilization
60
environment proof
lighter than competitors (137g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Sports photography advice
Olympus FE-5020 Sports photography advice
79
quiet shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
fast shooting (20.0 frames/s)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
good battery life (380 per charge)
has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
24
environment proof
low maximum shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm X-T30
Travel photography with Olympus FE-5020
80
good battery life (380 CIPA)
connects via bluetooth
has focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not feature selfie friendly display
65
lighter than competitors (137g)
environment proof
has built in flash
really wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X-T30 Landscape photography info
Olympus FE-5020 Landscape photography info
81
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Fujifilm X mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
resolution is fantastic (26 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
delivers RAW files
good battery life (380 per charge)
lack of image stabilization
31
really wide (24mm)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm X-T30
Vlogging with Olympus FE-5020
36
built-in touchscreen
features face detection focusing
high res video (4096 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone port
does not feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
28
really wide (24mm)
lighter than competitors (137g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
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Fujifilm X-T30 vs Olympus FE-5020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X-T30 and Olympus FE-5020
 Fujifilm X-T30Olympus FE-5020
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X-T30 Olympus FE-5020
Also Known as - X-935
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2019-02-14 2009-07-22
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor X-Processor 4 TruePic III
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.6mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 366.6mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 26MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Full resolution 6240 x 4160 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 12800 1600
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 160 64
RAW files
Lowest boosted ISO 80 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 425 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Fujifilm X fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.3-5.8
Macro focus distance - 1cm
Available lenses 54 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.62x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/500s
Maximum silent shutter speed 1/32000s -
Continuous shooting rate 20.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 5.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow sync, manual, commander Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 4096x2160 640x480
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 383 grams (0.84 lbs) 137 grams (0.30 lbs)
Dimensions 118 x 83 x 47mm (4.6" x 3.3" x 1.9") 93 x 56 x 25mm (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 life 380 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-W126S LI-42B
Self timer Yes Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) xD-Picture Card, microSD
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $899 $160