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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6020

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough 6020 front
Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
32
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6020 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Launched July 2009
Olympus 6020
(Full Review)
  • 13MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 122g - 95 x 62 x 22mm
  • Released February 2010
  • Other Name is mju Tough 6020
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6020 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus 6020, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a significant difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and 6020 (13MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 6 months before the 6020 so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the 6020 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus 6020

 Fujifilm Z37 6020 

Reasons to pick Olympus 6020 over the Fujifilm Z37

 6020 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus 6020

 Fujifilm Z37 6020 
ReleasedJuly 2009February 2010Same generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display No Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6020 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus 6020 has sizing of 95mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") and a weight of 122 grams (0.27 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus 6020 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the 6020.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6020 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and 6020 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6020 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6020 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and 6020.

As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should expect to see the Olympus 6020 to show greater detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6020 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6020 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
28
good resolution (13 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Olympus 6020
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (122g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
43
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
Olympus 6020 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
environment proofing
good resolution (13MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 6020 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
40
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (13MP)
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Olympus 6020 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone port
31
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition in class (122 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus 6020 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus 6020
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus Stylus Tough 6020
Also called - mju Tough 6020
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-02-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III
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 10 megapixel 13 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 1/4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 122 grams (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
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-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $279