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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 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 FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released January 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below is a complete analysis of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 3 years before the FH8 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm Z37 FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FH8 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm Z37 FH8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to lug around your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 features outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic FH8 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the FH8.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and FH8 is 95 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements merely by viewing specifications. The graphic underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and FH8.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic FH8 to render extra detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (123g)
no articulating screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition in class (123g)
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
43
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone port
33
fairly wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (123 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 gr (0.28 lbs) 123 gr (0.27 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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
Cost at launch $130 $149