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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-4000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus FE-4000 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-4000 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Released July 2009
Olympus FE-4000
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 26-105mm (F2.6-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched July 2009
  • Also Known as X-925
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-4000 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus FE-4000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the FE-4000 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed within a month of the FE-4000 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the FE-4000 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus FE-4000

 Fujifilm Z37 FE-4000 

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-4000 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FE-4000 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus FE-4000

 Fujifilm Z37 FE-4000 
LaunchedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-4000 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus FE-4000 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus FE-4000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the FE-4000.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-4000 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and FE-4000 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-4000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-4000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The visual here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and FE-4000.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Olympus FE-4000 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-4000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-4000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
21
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
Olympus FE-4000 Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
55
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Olympus FE-4000
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
17
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Olympus FE-4000 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
flash built-in
quite wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Olympus FE-4000
22
lack of manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse recording
28
quite wide (26mm)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-4000 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
28
quite wide (26mm)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
sluggish max aperture (f2.6)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-4000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus FE-4000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus FE-4000
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus FE-4000
Also Known as - X-925
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-07-22
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 26-105mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.6-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 136g (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $130