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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-610UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus SP-610UZ front
Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-610UZ 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus SP-610UZ
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-616mm (F3.3-5.7) lens
  • 405g - 107 x 73 x 73mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Replaced the Olympus SP-600 UZ
  • Updated by Olympus SP-620 UZ
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Overview

Lets look a little more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SP-610UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and SP-610UZ (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 17 months before the SP-610UZ making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a complete comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the SP-610UZ for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm Z37 SP-610UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-610UZ over the Fujifilm Z37

 SP-610UZ Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 17 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SP-610UZ

 Fujifilm Z37 SP-610UZ 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Physical Comparison

For those who are going to carry your camera, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 features outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus SP-610UZ has measurements of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") along with a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SP-610UZ in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the SP-610UZ.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-610UZ size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and SP-610UZ is 95 and 79 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-610UZ top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specifications. The visual below might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and SP-610UZ.

To sum up, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus SP-610UZ to resolve extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-610UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Olympus SP-610UZ Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Olympus SP-610UZ Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
50
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
Olympus SP-610UZ Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
39
amazing zoom range (28-616mm 22.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Olympus SP-610UZ Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
61
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great zoom (616mm)
no Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Olympus SP-610UZ
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Olympus SP-610UZ Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic socket
26
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-610UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SP-610UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus SP-610UZ
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus SP-610UZ
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-616mm (22.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.7
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 pounds) 405g (0.89 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 107 x 73 x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 340 photos
Battery form - AA
Battery model NP-45A 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch pricing $130 $299