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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH3 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 FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 5 months earlier than the FH3 and they are of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the FH3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm Z37 FH3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FH3 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH3

 Fujifilm Z37 FH3 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2010Similar age
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurement
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you will want to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 features outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you select at that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the FH3.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and FH3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes purely by checking technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and FH3.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FH3 to give you greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
28
decent MP (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH3 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
decent MP (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
no Timelapse function
37
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH3 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
29
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $130 $160