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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 6 months after the FX580 which means that they are of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up versus the FX580 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm Z37 FX580 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FX580 Fujifilm Z37 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm Z37 FX580 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and size. 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) whilst the Panasonic FX580 has specifications of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic FX580 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the FX580.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and FX580 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes only by looking at specifications. The image below may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and FX580.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic FX580 to give you extra detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography info
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
includes face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Panasonic FX580 Street photography advice
54
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
low fps (2.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography features
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography features
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Landscape photography camera
22
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
36
rather wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Panasonic FX580 Vlogging features
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic port
30
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
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 - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" 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 feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $130 $499