Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Panasonic FH6 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FH6
Fujifilm Z37 | FH6 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm Z37
FH6 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 30 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH6
Fujifilm Z37 | FH6 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Same screen dimensions |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The 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.
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.

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 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.

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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | |
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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 |