Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5020

Let's look much closer at the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5020, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the FE-5020 (12MP) is fairly close but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and FE-5020 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm X30 was released 5 years after the FE-5020 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the FE-5020 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus FE-5020. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery and Olympus FE-5020 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 features exterior dimensions of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-5020 has dimensions of 93mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 1.0") having a weight of 137 grams (0.30 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus FE-5020 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the FE-5020.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and FE-5020 is 80 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The pic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm X30 and FE-5020.

All in all, each of the cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 comes with the larger sensor which is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult. The more modern Fujifilm X30 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.