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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH1 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Announced January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS10
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 5 months earlier than the FH1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm Z37 FH1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FH1 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH1

 Fujifilm Z37 FH1 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lack of Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 has exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has sizing of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the FH1.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and FH1 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image below might give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and FH1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH1 to resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Panasonic FH1 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
Panasonic FH1 Sports photography details
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
22
manual focus not available
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse mode
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Panasonic FH1 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
29
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external mic port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS10
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.80 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
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 163 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 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 card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at release $130 $150