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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Fujifilm X30
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 2/3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 423g - 119 x 72 x 60mm
  • Released August 2014
  • Older Model is Fujifilm X20
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm X30 FE-5010 
AnnouncedAugust 2014January 2009Newer by 69 months
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kSharper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Fujifilm X30

 FE-5010 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm X30 FE-5010 
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

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

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Portrait photography camera
47
manual focus
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
MP count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography highlights
64
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is tiny (2/3")
more heavy than others (423 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competitors (130g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Sports photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography information
52
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
great battery life (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
34
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Travel photography advice
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography advice
62
great battery life (470 per charge)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than others (423 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
lighter than competitors (130 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse recording
low MP (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Landscape photography camera
58
manual focus
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
great battery life (470 per charge)
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (2/3")
31
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Vlogging details
Olympus FE-5010 Vlogging details
34
reasonably wide (28mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (423g)
28
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus FE-5010
 Fujifilm X30Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm X30 Olympus FE-5010
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2014-08-26 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing range 1cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 4.1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of display 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.00 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 1280 x 720 (60p/50p/30p/25/24p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 640x480
Video file format H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lbs) 130 grams (0.29 lbs)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life 470 images -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID NP-95 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $499 $130