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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH2

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH2 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH2 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and FH2 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 17 months before the FH2 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in depth comparison, below is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the FH2 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm Z37 FH2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FH2 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Fresher by 17 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH2

 Fujifilm Z37 FH2 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH2 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH2 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the FH2.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH2 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and FH2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath may give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and FH2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH2 to give extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Panasonic FH2 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Panasonic FH2
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH2 Travel photography information
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
better than average battery (270 shots)
lighter than competition in class (121g)
offers touch focus
decent MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH2 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
40
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
better than average battery (270 shots)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS16
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 121g (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 270 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model 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 One One
Cost at launch $130 $149