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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 30 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
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Revealed May 2011
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Following is a detailed review of the Fujifilm Z37 and Leica V-Lux 30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 22 months earlier than the V-Lux 30 making them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the V-Lux 30 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm Z37 V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm Z37

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedMay 2011July 2009More modern by 22 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm Z37 V-Lux 30 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 offers outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Leica V-Lux 30 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 and Leica V-Lux 30 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and V-Lux 30 is 95 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and V-Lux 30.

Clearly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Leica V-Lux 30 to resolve more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 30
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
MP count decent (14MP)
lack of manual focus
external flash not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Leica V-Lux 30 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography advice
Leica V-Lux 30 Sports photography advice
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
offers tracking autofocus
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (260 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
includes focus via touch
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery power (260 shots)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Leica V-Lux 30 Landscape photography features
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
not so great battery power (260 shots)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic port
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Leica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Leica V-Lux 30
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 219 gr (0.48 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 life - 260 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $130 $900