Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 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)
- 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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Panasonic FH8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm Z37 | FH8 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm Z37
FH8 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 30 months |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FH8
Fujifilm Z37 | FH8 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 | |
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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 |