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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus TG-820 iHS front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS 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
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus TG-820 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 206g - 101 x 65 x 26mm
  • Launched February 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Overview

Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the TG-820 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TG-820 iHS and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the TG-820 iHS in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm Z37 TG-820 iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm Z37

 TG-820 iHS Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedFebruary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1030k230kCrisper screen (+800k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-820 iHS

 Fujifilm Z37 TG-820 iHS 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has got outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-820 iHS has sizing of 101mm x 65mm x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0") and a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the TG-820 iHS.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-820 iHS is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-820 iHS.

As you can tell, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-820 iHS to render more detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
19
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
features face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Street photography details
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-820 iHS Sports photography details
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
34
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
max frames per second low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Olympus TG-820 iHS
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
58
environment proof
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
not so great battery (220 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography info
Olympus TG-820 iHS Landscape photography info
22
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse recording
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not possible
MP count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
not so great battery (220 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-820 iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no external microphone port
33
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus TG-820 iHS
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus TG-820 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-02-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VI
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 1,030 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - HyperCrystal III TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.28 pounds) 206 gr (0.45 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 65 x 26mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.0")
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 life - 220 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $500