Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Announced January 2011

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH27, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 17 months prior to the FH27 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the FH27 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm Z37 | FH27 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm Z37
FH27 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Announced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm Z37 | FH27 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH27 has dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH27 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the FH27.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and FH27 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by reviewing a spec sheet. The pic here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and FH27.
Clearly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH27 to deliver more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-01-05 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | - | Venus Engine VI |
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 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Highest Possible resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 3s | 60s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.80 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 57 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 life | - | 250 pictures |
Type of battery | - | Battery Pack |
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 |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $130 | $229 |