Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5
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94 Imaging
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 Key Specs
(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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Announced July 2011

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 24 months earlier than the LS5 making them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the LS5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm Z37 | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm Z37
LS5 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Announced | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 24 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm Z37 | LS5 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Equal display size |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same display resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither offers Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to carry around your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 offers physical measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic LS5 has specifications of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the LS5.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and LS5 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing a spec sheet. The picture underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and LS5.
As you can see, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic LS5 to offer you extra detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2011-07-21 |
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 | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 3s | 8s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 4.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure 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) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125g (0.28 lb) | 126g (0.28 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 160 photographs |
Type of battery | - | AA |
Battery ID | NP-45A | 2 x AA |
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 | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $130 | $294 |