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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Leica V-Lux 20 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
33
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 20 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
  • Announced July 2009
Leica V-Lux 20
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 218g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Introduced April 2010
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Overview

In this article, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z37 versus Leica V-Lux 20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the V-Lux 20 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 9 months before the V-Lux 20 so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the V-Lux 20 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm Z37 V-Lux 20 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 20 over the Fujifilm Z37

 V-Lux 20 Fujifilm Z37 
IntroducedApril 2010July 2009More modern by 9 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution461k230kSharper display (+231k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Leica V-Lux 20

 Fujifilm Z37 V-Lux 20 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with outer dimensions 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 Leica V-Lux 20 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 218 grams (0.48 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Underneath is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the V-Lux 20.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 20 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and V-Lux 20 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes only by viewing specs. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and V-Lux 20.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Leica V-Lux 20 to render extra detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 20 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
20
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Leica V-Lux 20 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Leica V-Lux 20 Sports photography information
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames per second)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than average (218g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (300mm)
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 20 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse function
37
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Leica V-Lux 20
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
30
reasonably wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (218 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Leica V-Lux 20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Leica V-Lux 20
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Leica V-Lux 20
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-04-20
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 461k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (60 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 218 gr (0.48 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
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 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $130 $779