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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
Portability
92
Imaging
38
Features
55
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic LF1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
  • 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1 Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the LF1 (12MP) is relatively comparable but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and LF1 (1/1.7") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 5 years prior to the LF1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the LF1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm Z37 LF1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Fujifilm Z37

 LF1 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedNovember 2013July 2009More modern by 52 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LF1

 Fujifilm Z37 LF1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 has got physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic LF1 has proportions of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the LF1.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and LF1 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes purely by checking out specifications. The pic underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and LF1.

To sum up, both of the cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z37 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Panasonic LF1 will produce more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop shots more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Panasonic LF1
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
42
has manual focus
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
Panasonic LF1 Street photography features
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.7")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Panasonic LF1 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic LF1 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
64
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
no Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography advice
22
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
54
has manual focus
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.7")
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging information
Panasonic LF1 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic support
36
pretty wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LF1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LF1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2013-11-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing 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
Maximum enhanced ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-200mm (7.1x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 920 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 192g (0.42 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 52
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.6
DXO Low light score not tested 211
Other
Battery life - 250 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $130 $500