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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Launched July 2009
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SZ-30MR, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 19 months before the SZ-30MR which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm Z35 SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm Z35

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm Z35 
IntroducedMarch 2011July 2009More recent by 19 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm Z35 SZ-30MR 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 has physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has sizing of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SZ-30MR in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the SZ-30MR.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and SZ-30MR is 95 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through technical specs. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and SZ-30MR.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z35
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-30MR
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography features
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
41
great zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (125g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than competition (226 grams)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
41
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery power (220 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone port
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.0)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1700s
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 226 grams (0.50 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $279