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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
42
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-2 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Olympus TG-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced June 2013
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z35 was released 4 years earlier than the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z35 matches up vs the TG-2 iHS for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z35 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm Z35 TG-2 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm Z35

 TG-2 iHS Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedJune 2013July 2009More modern by 47 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution610k230kCrisper display (+380k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus TG-2 iHS

 Fujifilm Z35 TG-2 iHS 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z35 comes with exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-2 iHS has sizing of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") along with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the TG-2 iHS.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z35 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes simply by looking through a spec sheet. The pic here may provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and TG-2 iHS.

Clearly, each of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-2 iHS to render more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z35 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
27
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z35
Street photography with Olympus TG-2 iHS
54
lighter than average (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
good battery (350 CIPA)
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average (125g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
68
good battery (350 per charge)
environment proofing
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-2 iHS Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
no Timelapse recording
46
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
good battery (350 per charge)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-2 iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
36
really wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-06-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 230g (0.51 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 life - 350 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $380