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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
23
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic F5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.2-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2013
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5 Overview

The following is a in depth analysis of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and F5 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 4 years earlier than the F5 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a step-by-step comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the F5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm Z37 F5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic F5 over the Fujifilm Z37

 F5 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2013July 2009Newer by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic F5

 Fujifilm Z37 F5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 features outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic F5 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the F5.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and F5 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by researching specifications. The image below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and F5.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic F5 to result in more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic F5 Portrait photography advice
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
56
lighter than others (121 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography advice
Panasonic F5 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
32
megapixel count decent (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic F5 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than others (121 grams)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Panasonic F5 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse function
33
rather wide (28mm)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging info
Panasonic F5 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
28
rather wide (28mm)
lighter than others (121g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.2)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic F5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic F5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-22 2013-01-07
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 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.2-6.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.70 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 121 grams (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $100