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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z35 front
 
Olympus XZ-2 iHS front
Portability
85
Imaging
37
Features
67
Overall
49

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus XZ-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
  • Released July 2009
Olympus XZ-2 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
  • Announced December 2012
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview

Below is a in depth overview of the Fujifilm Z35 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z35 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is fairly well matched but the Fujifilm Z35 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z35 was announced 4 years prior to the XZ-2 iHS and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z35 scores against the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 Fujifilm Z35 XZ-2 iHS 

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

 XZ-2 iHS Fujifilm Z35 
AnnouncedDecember 2012July 2009More recent by 41 months
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 Fujifilm Z35 XZ-2 iHS 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z35 has outer 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 XZ-2 iHS has specifications of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") accompanied by a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z35 versus Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z35 versus the XZ-2 iHS.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z35 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.

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

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The visual below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z35 and XZ-2 iHS.

All in all, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z35 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallower DOF trickier and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will resolve greater detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z35 is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Portrait photography advice
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Portrait photography advice
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
46
has manual focus
comes with face detect focus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Street photography highlights
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Street photography highlights
54
lighter than others (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Sports photography features
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sports photography features
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
43
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with tracking focus
better than average battery power (340 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Travel photography factors
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Travel photography factors
56
lighter than others (125g)
flash built-in
no Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
61
better than average battery power (340 shots)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Timelapse function
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Landscape photography details
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.5 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse function
55
has manual focus
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (340 per charge)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/1.7")
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z35 Vlogging info
Olympus XZ-2 iHS Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no microphone jack
36
really wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
comes with face detect focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition in class (346g)
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Fujifilm Z35 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z35 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z35Olympus XZ-2 iHS
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z35 Olympus XZ-2 iHS
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-12-18
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 35
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 346 gr (0.76 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.3
DXO Low light rating not tested 216
Other
Battery life - 340 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A Li-90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $450