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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras have the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 6 months after the FX48 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up against the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm Z37 FX48 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FX48 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm Z37 FX48 
ReleasedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you should think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys external measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FX48 has sizing of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that moment. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the FX48.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and FX48 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic below may offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and FX48.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic FX48 to give greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
27
comes with face detection focusing
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Panasonic FX48
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
33
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
31
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/3000 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 150 gr (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $325