Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 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
- Revealed July 2009
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580. The full galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Panasonic FX580 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FX580
Fujifilm Z37 | FX580 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm Z37
FX580 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FX580
Fujifilm Z37 | FX580 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | ![]() | January 2009 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Identical 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 | |
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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 |