Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Released August 2012
- Older Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Renewed by Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
In this article, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z37 versus Olympus SP-820UZ, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and SP-820UZ (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the SP-820UZ and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the SP-820UZ with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm Z37 | SP-820UZ |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm Z37
SP-820UZ | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Released | August 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 37 months | |
Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") | |
Screen resolution | 460k | 230k | Sharper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SP-820UZ
Fujifilm Z37 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
Touch screen | Neither has Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 has outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has specifications of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") along with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z37 versus Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the SP-820UZ.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and SP-820UZ is 95 and 69 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its tough to envision the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The graphic below might offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and SP-820UZ.
Plainly, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SP-820UZ to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-07-22 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
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 | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 2.7" | 3" |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
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 rate | - | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 15.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 pounds) | 485 grams (1.07 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
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 model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Price at launch | $130 | $299 |