Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-2 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)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
- 230g - 111 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched June 2013
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On this page, we are matching up the Fujifilm Z37 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the TG-2 iHS (12MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm Z37 was released 4 years prior to the TG-2 iHS which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up versus the TG-2 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS. The complete galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Olympus TG-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus TG-2 iHS
| Fujifilm Z37 | TG-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus TG-2 iHS over the Fujifilm Z37
| TG-2 iHS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | June 2013 |  | July 2009 | More modern by 47 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
| Display resolution | 610k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+380k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-2 iHS
| Fujifilm Z37 | TG-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 features outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-2 iHS has specifications of 111mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 versus Olympus TG-2 iHS in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the TG-2 iHS.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-2 iHS is 95 and 91 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes only by going through a spec sheet. The picture underneath should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-2 iHS.
Clearly, both of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-2 iHS to show extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-2 iHS Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus Tough TG-2 iHS |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
| Introduced | 2009-07-22 | 2013-06-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| 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 | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-100mm (4.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.0-4.9 |
| Macro focusing range | 8cm | 1cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 610 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | OLED |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 3 secs | 4 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | - | 5.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Microphone 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 | BuiltIn |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 230g (0.51 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 67 x 29mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall 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 photographs |
| Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 and 12 sec, Pet Auto Shutter) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | - |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail pricing | $130 | $380 |