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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Launched July 2009
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Superseded the Olympus SH-1
  • New Model is Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

Here is a thorough review of the Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 6 years prior to the SH-2 and that is quite a large difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores vs the SH-2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm Z35 SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm Z35

 SH-2 Fujifilm Z35 
ReleasedMarch 2015July 2009Fresher by 68 months
Screen dimensions3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm Z35 SH-2 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 provides exterior 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 SH-2 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the SH-2.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and SH-2 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual below will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and SH-2.

As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus SH-2 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography features
Olympus SH-2 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
44
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
supports RAW files
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Street photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
70
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competitors (271g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography advice
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
great battery pack (380 per charge)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z35
Travel photography with Olympus SH-2
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
74
great battery pack (380 per charge)
lighter than competitors (271g)
provides touch to focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography info
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
54
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (380 per charge)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (271g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Olympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Olympus Stylus SH-2
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2015-03-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
Auto exposure 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 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 271g (0.60 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 pictures
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $399