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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 550WP Key Specs

Fujifilm Z35
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Also Known as mju 550WP
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z35 versus Olympus 550WP, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was revealed 7 months later than the 550WP so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades versus the 550WP in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm Z35 550WP 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Fresher by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm Z35

 550WP Fujifilm Z35 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm Z35 550WP 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.5"2.5"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 550WP has specifications of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z35 versus Olympus 550WP in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the 550WP.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and 550WP is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and 550WP.

Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels so you can expect comparable quality of photos although you would want to factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The younger Fujifilm Z35 is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography info
Olympus 550WP Sports photography info
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography highlights
Olympus 550WP Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
55
environment sealing
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Olympus 550WP
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
environment sealing
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
no manual mode
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 550WP Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not the best (38mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic socket
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus 550WP
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Olympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also Known as - mju 550WP
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 8cm 7cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
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 gr (0.28 lb) 167 gr (0.37 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $399