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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7000

Portability
80
Imaging
39
Features
73
Overall
52
Fujifilm X30 front
 
Olympus Stylus 7000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7000 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
  • Launched August 2014
  • Previous Model is Fujifilm X20
Olympus 7000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 37-260mm (F3.5-5.3) lens
  • 172g - 96 x 56 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2009
  • Other Name is mju 7000
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7000 Overview

The following is a comprehensive comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus 7000, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the 7000 (12MP) is very similar but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and 7000 (1/2.3") offer different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was revealed 5 years after the 7000 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm X30 grades versus the 7000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm X30 over the Olympus 7000

 Fujifilm X30 7000 
RevealedAugust 2014January 2009Newer by 69 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Olympus 7000 over the Fujifilm X30

 7000 Fujifilm X30 

Common features in the Fujifilm X30 and Olympus 7000

 Fujifilm X30 7000 
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7000 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor its weight and proportions. 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) while the Olympus 7000 has measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus 7000 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 versus the 7000.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7000 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm X30 and 7000 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7000 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions purely by reviewing specifications. The image below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm X30 and 7000.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same resolution but different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 includes the larger sensor which will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler. The newer Fujifilm X30 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Portrait photography features
Olympus 7000 Portrait photography features
47
manual focus
supports face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
20
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Street photography info
Olympus 7000 Street photography info
64
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
sensor is very small (2/3")
heavier than average (423 grams)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm X30
Sports photography with Olympus 7000
52
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
sensor has phase detect AF
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
27
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
no shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 7000 as a Travel photography camera
62
better than average battery life (470 CIPA)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
heavier than average (423 grams)
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
55
flash built-in
great zoom (260mm)
no Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm X30 Landscape photography details
Olympus 7000 Landscape photography details
58
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW formats
better than average battery life (470 per charge)
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (12MP)
sensor is very small (2/3")
32
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
resolution not great (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm X30 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus 7000 as a Vlogging camera
34
decently wide (28mm)
great max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than average (423 grams)
25
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
wide angle not great (37mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic jack
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Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm X30 and Olympus 7000
 Fujifilm X30Olympus Stylus 7000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm X30 Olympus Stylus 7000
Otherwise known as - mju 7000
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-08-26 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor EXR Processor II -
Sensor type CMOS X-TRANS II CCD
Sensor size 2/3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 8.8 x 6.6mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 58.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 4000 x 3000 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 50
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 49 -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 37-260mm (7.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.0-2.8 f/3.5-5.3
Macro focus range 1cm 2cm
Crop factor 4.1 5.9
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 920k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.65x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 12.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 7.00 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, forced flash, slow synchro, commander, suppressed flash Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 data format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 423 grams (0.93 lb) 172 grams (0.38 lb)
Physical dimensions 119 x 72 x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") 96 x 56 x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 470 photographs -
Battery format Battery Pack -
Battery model NP-95 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $280