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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

On this page, we will be contrasting the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 6 months later than the FS25 so they are both of a similar age. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the FS25 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm Z37 FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FS25 Fujifilm Z37 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm Z37 FS25 
RevealedJuly 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch screen Neither has Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 has external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the FS25.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and FS25 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and FS25.

As you have seen, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic FS25 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FS25 Portrait photography details
19
no manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
supports face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
Panasonic FS25 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography info
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography info
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
32
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
28
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focusing
wide angle not fantastic (29mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2009-01-27
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 148 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $230