Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 Key Specs
(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
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- 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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FX48
Fujifilm Z37 | FX48 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm Z37
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FX48
Fujifilm Z37 | FX48 | |||
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Released | July 2009 | January 2009 | Similar generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal 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).
Check the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.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.
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 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 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | |
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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 |