Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-620 UZ

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SP-620 UZ, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and SP-620 UZ (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 3 years before the SP-620 UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the SP-620 UZ in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Olympus SP-620 UZ. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Olympus SP-620 UZ Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z35 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SP-620 UZ has dimensions of 110mm x 74mm x 74mm (4.3" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 435 grams (0.96 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SP-620 UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 vs the SP-620 UZ.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and SP-620 UZ is 95 and 78 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizes only by checking technical specs. The picture here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and SP-620 UZ.

As you have seen, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Olympus SP-620 UZ to give more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.