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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic LS5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm Z37 LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm Z37

 LS5 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 24 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm Z37 LS5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display size
Display resolution230k230kSame 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
33
resolution is good (14MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
Panasonic LS5 Street photography factors
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography details
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery (160 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
resolution is good (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (26mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
terrible battery (160 shots)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic LS5 Landscape photography advice
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
36
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery (160 shots)
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging info
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no mic support
32
relatively wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others in class (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have mic socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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