Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-1 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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
- Introduced May 2012

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview
Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-1 iHS, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is relatively close and they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 3 years prior to the TG-1 iHS and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the TG-1 iHS in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Olympus TG-1 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS
Fujifilm Z37 | TG-1 iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Fujifilm Z37
TG-1 iHS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Introduced | May 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 34 months |
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 610k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
Fujifilm Z37 | TG-1 iHS | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison
For those who are planning to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 features external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") with a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-1 iHS in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the TG-1 iHS.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-1 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements purely by looking through specs. The photograph below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-1 iHS.
All in all, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Olympus TG-1 iHS to result in more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Announced | 2009-07-22 | 2012-05-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | TruePic VI |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
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) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.0-4.9 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3s | 4s |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 3.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
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 |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 pounds) | 230g (0.51 pounds) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") |
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 | - | 350 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45A | LI90B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Retail pricing | $130 | $399 |