Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus XZ-2 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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
- 346g - 113 x 65 x 48mm
- Announced December 2012
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Overview
Below is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the XZ-2 iHS (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and XZ-2 iHS (1/1.7") have totally different sensor sizing.
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next monthThe Fujifilm Z37 was launched 4 years before the XZ-2 iHS and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before delving into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the XZ-2 iHS in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Olympus XZ-2 iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| Fujifilm Z37 | XZ-2 iHS |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-2 iHS over the Fujifilm Z37
| XZ-2 iHS | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | December 2012 |  | July 2009 | More recent by 41 months |
| Focus manually |  | More precise focusing | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
| Screen resolution | 920k |  | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS
| Fujifilm Z37 | XZ-2 iHS | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selfie screen |  | Neither offers selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 offers 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) and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS has dimensions of 113mm x 65mm x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") along with a weight of 346 grams (0.76 lbs).
Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 and Olympus XZ-2 iHS in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the XZ-2 iHS.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and XZ-2 iHS is 95 and 85 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to envision the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The visual underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and XZ-2 iHS.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallow DOF harder and the Olympus XZ-2 iHS will produce greater detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Olympus XZ-2 iHS Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand Name | FujiFilm | Olympus |
| Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Olympus XZ-2 iHS |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Released | 2009-07-22 | 2012-12-18 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.7" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 7.44 x 5.58mm |
| Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 41.5mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3968 x 2976 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-112mm (4.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/1.8-2.5 |
| Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 1cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Screen resolution | 230k dots | 920k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 3 secs | 60 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.10 m | 8.60 m (ISO 800) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Wireless |
| External flash | ||
| 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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 125g (0.28 lbs) | 346g (0.76 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 113 x 65 x 48mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | not tested | 49 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.4 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 11.3 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 216 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 340 photos |
| Style of battery | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-45A | Li-90B |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $130 | $450 |
