Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Olympus TG-820 iHS. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Olympus TG-820 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus TG-820 iHS
Fujifilm Z37 | TG-820 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-820 iHS over the Fujifilm Z37
TG-820 iHS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 31 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 1030k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+800k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-820 iHS
Fujifilm Z37 | TG-820 iHS | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-820 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus TG-820 iHS | |
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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 |