Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Key Specs
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- 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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 20MP - 1" Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 80 - 12500 (Bump to 25000)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-400mm (F2.8-4) lens
- 812g - 137 x 97 x 132mm
- Launched January 2020
- Superseded the Leica V-Lux 4
Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Overview
The following is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Leica V-Lux 5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Large Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and V-Lux 5 (20MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and V-Lux 5 (1") feature totally different sensor dimensions.
TikTok Developing Photo App to Challenge Instagram's DominanceThe Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 11 years before the V-Lux 5 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z37 being a Compact camera and the Leica V-Lux 5 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.
Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the V-Lux 5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Leica V-Lux 5. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Leica V-Lux 5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Leica V-Lux 5
Fujifilm Z37 | V-Lux 5 |
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Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Fujifilm Z37
V-Lux 5 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | January 2020 | July 2009 | Newer by 127 months | |
Manual focus | Very precise focus | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fixed | Fully Articulating display | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
Display resolution | 1240k | 230k | Clearer display (+1010k dot) | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Leica V-Lux 5
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Physical Comparison
When you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides 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) and the Leica V-Lux 5 has dimensions of 137mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") having a weight of 812 grams (1.79 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 versus Leica V-Lux 5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the V-Lux 5.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and V-Lux 5 is 95 and 55 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is very difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by seeing specs. The image here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and V-Lux 5.
All in all, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Leica V-Lux 5 will provide more detail because of its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Leica V-Lux 5 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Leica |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Leica V-Lux 5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Large Sensor Superzoom |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2020-01-17 |
Body design | Compact | SLR-like (bridge) |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 13.2 x 8.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 116.2mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 12500 |
Maximum boosted ISO | - | 25000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | - | 49 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-400mm (16.7x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-4 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 2.7 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fully Articulated |
Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dot | 1,240 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | - | 2,360 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | - | 100% |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 3 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Highest quiet shutter speed | - | 1/16000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 12.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 3.10 m | 13.50 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, auto w/slow sync and redeye reduction, on, off |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 3840x2160 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 812 gr (1.79 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 137 x 97 x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") |
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 | - | 360 photographs |
Type of battery | - | Built-in |
Battery model | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Cost at launch | $130 | $1,550 |