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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Leica V-Lux 5 front
Portability
55
Imaging
55
Features
80
Overall
65

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 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
  • Launched July 2009
Leica V-Lux 5
(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  • Superseded the Leica V-Lux 4
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Leica V-Lux 5

 Fujifilm Z37 V-Lux 5 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 5 over the Fujifilm Z37

 V-Lux 5 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJanuary 2020July 2009Newer by 127 months
Manual focus Very precise focus
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1240k230kClearer display (+1010k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Leica V-Lux 5

 Fujifilm Z37 V-Lux 5 

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Leica V-Lux 5
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides face detection focus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Leica V-Lux 5 Street photography advice
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
71
screen can move to multiple angles
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
provides focus via touch
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Leica V-Lux 5 Sports photography features
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
70
amazing zoom range (24-400mm 16.7 x zoom)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (1")
provides tracking autofocus
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Leica V-Lux 5 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
megapixel count good (20MP)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
quite wide (24mm)
great zoom (400mm)
no Time Lapse function
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Leica V-Lux 5 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (20MP)
sensor size is nice (1")
exports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Leica V-Lux 5 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
68
quite wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have external mic jack
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Leica V-Lux 5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Leica V-Lux 5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Leica V-Lux 5
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