Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 Key Specs
(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
- Released July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
- Announced January 2010
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 Overview
Here is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and FH20 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 5 months prior to the FH20 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the FH20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20. The complete galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Panasonic FH20 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FH20
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm Z37
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH20
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Announced | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen sizing | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equivalent screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 features physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH20 has sizing of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).
Look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are employing at the time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the FH20.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and FH20 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing only by reviewing specifications. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and FH20.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH20 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively.

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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS30 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 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 measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Max resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.80 m (Auto ISO) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 |
Microphone 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 gr (0.28 lb) | 178 gr (0.39 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
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 ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch price | $130 | $179 |