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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Olympus TG-630 iHS front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS 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 TG-630 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 98 x 66 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Overview

Let's look closer at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the TG-630 iHS (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 4 years earlier than the TG-630 iHS which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores vs the TG-630 iHS in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm Z35 TG-630 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-630 iHS over the Fujifilm Z35

 TG-630 iHS Fujifilm Z35 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More modern by 42 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus TG-630 iHS

 Fujifilm Z35 TG-630 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z35 has got exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-630 iHS has measurements of 98mm x 66mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 and the TG-630 iHS.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z35 and TG-630 iHS is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes only by researching technical specs. The pic below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z35 and TG-630 iHS.

As you have seen, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Olympus TG-630 iHS to result in extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
27
offers face detection focusing
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z35
Sports photography with Olympus TG-630 iHS
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers tracking autofocus
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Travel photography information
56
lighter than average (125g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
59
weather proofing
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (220 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography information
Olympus TG-630 iHS Landscape photography information
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
39
really wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
terrible battery pack (220 per charge)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-630 iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
33
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external mic support
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-630 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus TG-630 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Olympus TG-630 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Olympus TG-630 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-01-08
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 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
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") 98 x 66 x 22mm (3.9" x 2.6" x 0.9")
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 - 220 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $200