Fujifilm X30 vs Olympus 7010

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus 7010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm X30 (12MP) and the 7010 (12MP) is very comparable but the Fujifilm X30 (2/3") and 7010 (1/2.3") come with totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm X30 was introduced 5 years after the 7010 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm X30 scores versus the 7010 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm X30 & Olympus Stylus 7010. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm X30 Gallery & Olympus 7010 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm X30 enjoys outer measurements of 119mm x 72mm x 60mm (4.7" x 2.8" x 2.4") along with a weight of 423 grams (0.93 lbs) and the Olympus 7010 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm X30 versus Olympus 7010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm X30 vs the 7010.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm X30 and 7010 is 80 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic here will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm X30 and 7010.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm X30 provides the larger sensor which is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler. The more recent Fujifilm X30 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.