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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6000

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6000 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
21
Overall
28

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6000 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
  • Launched July 2009
Olympus 6000
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 50 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 179g - 95 x 63 x 22mm
  • Released July 2009
  • Also Known as mju Tough 6000
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6000 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Olympus 6000, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the 6000 (10MP) is very close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured at a similar time to the 6000 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the 6000 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus 6000

 Fujifilm Z37 6000 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6000 over the Fujifilm Z37

 6000 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus 6000

 Fujifilm Z37 6000 
ReleasedJuly 2009July 2009Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6000 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera often, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus 6000 has dimensions of 95mm x 63mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9") along with a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z37 versus Olympus 6000 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the 6000.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6000 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and 6000 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6000 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6000 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to picture the contrast in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The graphic here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and 6000.

As you have seen, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the same exact megapixels therefore you should expect comparable quality of files however you really should take the production date of the cameras into account.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6000 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6000 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Olympus 6000 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Olympus 6000
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
33
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Olympus 6000 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
61
environment proofing
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
Olympus 6000 Landscape photography factors
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Time Lapse function
35
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Olympus 6000 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
no external mic support
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6000 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus 6000
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus Stylus Tough 6000
Otherwise known as - mju Tough 6000
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2009-07-01
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 50
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.1
Macro focus distance 8cm 2cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 1/4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 179 gr (0.39 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 63 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.5" x 0.9")
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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal xD Picture Card, microSD Card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $259