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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic FH6, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 3 years before the FH6 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the FH6 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm Z37 FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FH6 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm Z37 FH6 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen dimensions
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 has got exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FH6 has dimensions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic FH6 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the FH6.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and FH6 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor sizing merely by checking technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and FH6.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic FH6 to resolve extra detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography details
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
33
good megapixels (14MP)
features face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography information
Panasonic FH6 Street photography information
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH6 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
great battery life (280 per charge)
lighter than average in class (119g)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Time Lapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH6
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
no Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
great battery life (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no external microphone socket
32
fairly wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
lighter than average in class (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 4.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance 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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 pounds) 119 grams (0.26 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 280 pictures
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $129