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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX78 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z37
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 125g - 90 x 58 x 24mm
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Released January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX77
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is pretty comparable and they come with the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 18 months before the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the FX78 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm Z37 FX78 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FX78 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months
Screen dimension3.5"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.8")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FX78

 Fujifilm Z37 FX78 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 has outer measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic FX78 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the FX78.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and FX78 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions only by seeing specs. The pic here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and FX78.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic FX78 to produce extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography features
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focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Panasonic FX78
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low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/1,400s)
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX78 as a Travel photography camera
55
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
56
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (200 per charge)
resolution not great (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Panasonic FX78 Landscape photography details
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focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
36
fairly wide (24mm)
big screen (3.5 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not possible
resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
bad battery pack (200 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Panasonic FX78
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lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone port
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fairly wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FX78
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2011-01-25
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1400 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 200 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $210