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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ front
Portability
69
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ 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-820UZ
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm Z37 SP-820UZ 

Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Fujifilm Z37

 SP-820UZ Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedAugust 2012July 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SP-820UZ

 Fujifilm Z37 SP-820UZ 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography highlights
Olympus SP-820UZ Street photography highlights
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
37
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
more heavy than others (485g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Olympus SP-820UZ Sports photography features
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
incredible zoom range (22-896mm 40.7 x zoom)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Travel photography factors
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
55
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (22mm)
great zoom (896mm)
no Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (485g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SP-820UZ as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
35
reasonably wide (22mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Olympus SP-820UZ Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone support
25
reasonably wide (22mm)
includes face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
no external microphone support
more heavy than others (485g)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus SP-820UZ
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ
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