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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5 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
  • Released July 2009
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5 Overview

The following is a extensive assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Advanced Mirrorless by manufacturers FujiFilm and Nikon. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and Z5 (Full frame) use different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 12 years earlier than the Z5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Fujifilm Z37 being a Compact camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the Z5 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm Z37 Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Fujifilm Z37

 Z5 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJuly 2020July 2009Newer by 133 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon Z5

 Fujifilm Z37 Z5 
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 has physical dimensions 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 Nikon Z5 has proportions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the Z5.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and Z5 is 95 and 62 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions only by viewing specifications. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and Z5.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 because of its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field trickier and the Nikon Z5 will result in extra detail having its extra 14 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
86
you can focus manually
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
74
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
offers touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
good battery life (470 per charge)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
good battery life (470 shots)
weather proof
has bluetooth
offers touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
does not have Timelapse mode
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
good battery life (470 CIPA)
2 card slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging info
Nikon Z5 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
34
touchscreen enabled
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
more heavy than competition (675g)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Nikon Z5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Nikon Z5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Nikon
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Nikon Z5
Class Small Sensor Compact Advanced Mirrorless
Released 2009-07-22 2020-07-20
Physical type Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Full frame
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max enhanced ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 273
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Nikon Z
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 -
Macro focus range 8cm -
Total lenses - 15
Crop factor 5.8 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.8x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.5 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/200 seconds
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 675g (1.49 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
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 life - 470 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Card slots 1 2
Retail pricing $130 $1,399