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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus TG-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320 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 TG-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.5-5.1) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and TG-320 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 3 years earlier than the TG-320 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades against the TG-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus TG-320

 Fujifilm Z37 TG-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-320 over the Fujifilm Z37

 TG-320 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-320

 Fujifilm Z37 TG-320 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display sizing
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-320 has specifications of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the TG-320.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to envision the gap in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-320.

As you can tell, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-320 to render extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
Olympus TG-320 Portrait photography features
19
manual focus not available
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
Olympus TG-320 Street photography features
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
66
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (155g)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Olympus TG-320 Sports photography features
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
has tracking focus
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Olympus TG-320
55
lighter than others (125g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment proof
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
not so great battery pack (150 CIPA)
does not offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-320 Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
39
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
environment proof
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
not so great battery pack (150 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Olympus TG-320 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic jack
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detect focusing
lighter than competition in class (155g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-320
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus TG-320
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus TG-320
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2012-01-10
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Cross focus points - -
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 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 life - 150 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Retail cost $130 $0