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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Introduced January 2009
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

Below is a in depth comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was released 7 months later than the FZ28 and they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the FZ28 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Z37 FZ28 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2009More recent by 7 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Fujifilm Z37

 FZ28 Fujifilm Z37 
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FZ28

 Fujifilm Z37 FZ28 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will have to think about its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ28 has proportions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") having a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the FZ28.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and FZ28 is 95 and 72 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the gap in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic here will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and FZ28.

As you can tell, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels and you can expect comparable quality of files though you may want to take the age of the cameras into account. The more recent Fujifilm Z37 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
focusing manually
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Street photography information
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
55
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Panasonic FZ28
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
great zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography info
Panasonic FZ28 Travel photography info
56
lighter than average in class (125g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
52
has built in flash
fairly wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
40
focusing manually
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
25
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic jack
24
fairly wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic FZ28
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-01-15
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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 @ 30 fps, 848 x 480, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG -
Mic 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 417g (0.92 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 27
DXO Color Depth score not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.1
DXO Low light score not tested 79
Other
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $130 $599