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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FH20
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm Z37 FH20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FH20 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH20

 Fujifilm Z37 FH20 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Panasonic FH20 Street photography info
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH20 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than others in class (125g)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse function
37
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH20 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than others in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic port
28
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20
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