Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
- 218g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
- Launched January 2014

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Overview
Its time to look much closer at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and TG-850 iHS (16MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 5 years prior to the TG-850 iHS which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the TG-850 iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Olympus TG-850 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus TG-850 iHS
Fujifilm Z37 | TG-850 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-850 iHS over the Fujifilm Z37
TG-850 iHS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 55 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-850 iHS
Fujifilm Z37 | TG-850 iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Olympus TG-850 iHS has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the TG-850 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-850 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes purely by viewing a spec sheet. The image underneath should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-850 iHS.
As you can see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-850 iHS to result in extra detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.

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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-850 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus Stylus Tough TG-850 iHS |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2014-01-29 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VII |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4616 x 3464 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 125 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 21-105mm (5.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.5-5.7 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 1/2 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
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) | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | H.264, Motion JPEG |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Yes |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 218g (0.48 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 life | - | 330 photographs |
Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 sec, 12 sec, Custom Self-Timer (1-30 sec start timer, 1-10 pictures, 1-3 sec interval)) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $130 | $250 |