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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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 SP-820UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
  • 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
  • Announced August 2012
  • Succeeded the Olympus SP-820UZ
  • Later Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview

In this article, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was launched 4 years before the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 grades against the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm Z35 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm Z35

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedAugust 2012July 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm Z35 SP-820UZ 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 offers 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) while the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SP-820UZ in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 compared to the SP-820UZ.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-820UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z35 and SP-820UZ.

Clearly, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Olympus SP-820UZ to result in greater detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography info
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography info
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
34
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
37
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
heavier than competition in class (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography advice
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography advice
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
33
excellent zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
MP count good (14MP)
max fps low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
55
MP count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (22mm)
long reach (896mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
heavier than competition in class (485g)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z35
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-820UZ
22
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
35
fairly wide (22mm)
screen is a good size (3 inch)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z35
Vlogging with Olympus SP-820UZ
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
25
fairly wide (22mm)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.4)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing external mic socket
heavier than competition in class (485 grams)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-08-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface 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
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 22-896mm (40.7x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.4-5.7
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 15.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 485 gr (1.07 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $130 $299