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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Olympus SZ-10 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
36
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus SZ-10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-504mm (F3.1-4.4) lens
  • 215g - 106 x 67 x 38mm
  • Revealed February 2011
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and SZ-10 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the SZ-10 making the cameras a generation away from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores vs the SZ-10 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm Z35 SZ-10 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-10 over the Fujifilm Z35

 SZ-10 Fujifilm Z35 
RevealedFebruary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SZ-10

 Fujifilm Z35 SZ-10 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 provides exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-10 has sizing of 106mm x 67mm x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5") having a weight of 215 grams (0.47 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the SZ-10.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and SZ-10 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The pic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and SZ-10.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-10 to provide extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SZ-10 Portrait photography highlights
19
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
33
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Olympus SZ-10
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (215 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-10 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
40
incredible zoom range (28-504mm 18.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
bad battery (220 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-10 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than average (215g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
very long reach (504mm)
no Time Lapse function
bad battery (220 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-10 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
40
rather wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery (220 per charge)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Olympus SZ-10
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone socket
31
rather wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
lighter than average (215 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SZ-10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Olympus SZ-10
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Olympus SZ-10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-02-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-504mm (18.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-4.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.10 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 215 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 67 x 38mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $300