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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Launched July 2009
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Launched April 2015
  • Previous Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Successor is Olympus TG-5
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-4, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 6 years prior to the TG-4 which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the TG-4 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm Z37 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Fujifilm Z37

 TG-4 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedApril 2015July 2009Newer by 69 months
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-4

 Fujifilm Z37 TG-4 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has sizing of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-4 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the TG-4.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-4 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading through specifications. The pic below may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and TG-4.

To sum up, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Olympus TG-4 to resolve more detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Olympus TG-4
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
47
focusing manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
has face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Street photography factors
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography highlights
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
48
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
weather proof
better than average battery power (380 per charge)
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (125g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
74
better than average battery power (380 CIPA)
weather proof
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than others in class (247g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-4 Landscape photography factors
22
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
62
focusing manually
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
better than average battery power (380 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging information
25
lighter than average (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
has face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external mic socket
heavier than others in class (247g)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus TG-4
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus Tough TG-4
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support 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 distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 66 x 31mm (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 - 380 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $130 $379