Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FE-5010 (1/2.3") posses different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 5 years after the FE-5010 which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm X30 grades against the FE-5010 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus FE-5010. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus FE-5010 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm X30 offers outside dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") and a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus FE-5010 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm X30 and the FE-5010.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm X30 and FE-5010 is 80 and 96 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to imagine the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing technical specs. The pic below will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and FE-5010.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 uses the larger sensor which should make obtaining shallow depth of field easier. The newer Fujifilm X30 should have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.