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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 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
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic FH27
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm Z37 FH27 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FH27 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 17 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH27

 Fujifilm Z37 FH27 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH27 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Panasonic FH27 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus by touch
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH27 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH27 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
68
supports focus by touch
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography factors
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse function
42
reasonably wide (28mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH27 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH27
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27
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