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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-5010

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus FE-5010 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
20
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-5010 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus FE-5010
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-180mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 130g - 96 x 57 x 21mm
  • Released January 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-5010 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 versus Olympus FE-5010, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the FE-5010 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they use the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 7 months after the FE-5010 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the FE-5010 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm Z37 FE-5010 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months

Reasons to pick Olympus FE-5010 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FE-5010 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus FE-5010

 Fujifilm Z37 FE-5010 
Manually focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-5010 Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry around your camera regularly, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 provides physical 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 FE-5010 has sizing of 96mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 130 grams (0.29 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z37 versus Olympus FE-5010 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the FE-5010.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-5010 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and FE-5010 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-5010 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-5010 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specs. The pic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and FE-5010.

All in all, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Olympus FE-5010 to show greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher Fujifilm Z37 will have an edge in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-5010 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-5010 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Olympus FE-5010 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
21
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography information
Olympus FE-5010 Street photography information
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than average (130 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Sports photography features
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
Olympus FE-5010 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
60
lighter than average (130 grams)
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12MP)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus FE-5010 Landscape photography highlights
22
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus FE-5010 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
28
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (130g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus FE-5010 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus FE-5010
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus FE-5010
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus FE-5010
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2009-01-07
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 36-180mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.6
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 130 grams (0.29 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 21mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card (1GB, 2GB), microSD (MASD-1 is required)
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $130 $130