Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SH-3

Following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SH-3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and SH-3 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was manufactured 7 years before the SH-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades vs the SH-3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z35 and Olympus Stylus SH-3. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z35 Gallery and Olympus SH-3 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with outer measurements 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 SH-3 has proportions of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") having a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SH-3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 against the SH-3.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and SH-3 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the contrast between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The picture below will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z35 and SH-3.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-3 to offer you greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.