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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched August 2011
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Below, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is very well matched and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 3 years before the FX90 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the FX90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm Z37 FX90 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FX90 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FX90

 Fujifilm Z37 FX90 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to carry your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 has outer dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the FX90.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and FX90 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and FX90.

Clearly, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic FX90 to give you more detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (125g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
62
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX90 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking focus
max fps low (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
low battery pack (200 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
60
provides touch to focus
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery pack (200 shots)
MP count low (12MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX90
22
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
reasonably wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
MP count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
low battery pack (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
missing mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FX90
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-22 2011-08-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.90 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 lb) 149 gr (0.33 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" 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 life - 200 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $227