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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Olympus VR-320 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
35
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(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
Olympus VR-320
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-300mm (F3.0-5.9) lens
  • 158g - 101 x 58 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2011
  • Refreshed by Olympus VR-330
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and VR-320 (14MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 24 months before the VR-320 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the VR-320 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm Z37 VR-320 

Reasons to pick Olympus VR-320 over the Fujifilm Z37

 VR-320 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus VR-320

 Fujifilm Z37 VR-320 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Olympus VR-320 has specifications of 101mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have during that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the VR-320.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and VR-320 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath will help provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and VR-320.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Olympus VR-320 to provide you with greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
MP count good (14MP)
features face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Olympus VR-320
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (158g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography advice
Olympus VR-320 Sports photography advice
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
47
long zoom range (24-300mm 12.5 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
features tracking autofocus
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
Olympus VR-320 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition (158 grams)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
very long zoom (300mm)
missing Time Lapse function
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Olympus VR-320 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
42
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus VR-320 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have microphone socket
32
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection autofocus
lighter than competition (158g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
does not have selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus VR-320 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus VR-320
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Olympus VR-320
General Information
Company FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Olympus VR-320
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-300mm (12.5x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 158 grams (0.35 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 model NP-45A LI-42B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $130 $179