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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic LX5
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
  • 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
  • Launched December 2011
  • Previous Model is Panasonic LX3
  • Replacement is Panasonic LX7
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview

The following is a in-depth overview of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 3 years earlier than the LX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the LX5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm Z37 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm Z37

 LX5 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedDecember 2011July 2009Newer by 29 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LX5

 Fujifilm Z37 LX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys external measurements 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 LX5 has measurements of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") along with a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic LX5 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the LX5.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and LX5 is 95 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing technical specs. The image here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and LX5.

As you can tell, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count albeit not the same sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field trickier. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX5
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
41
has manual focus
supports RAW files
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
heavier than competitors (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography information
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
59
flash built-in
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (271g)
low resolution (10MP)
does not contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography features
22
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/1.63")
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic LX5 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic port
29
fairly wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
does not contain selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
heavier than competitors (271 grams)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LX5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-12-15
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
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 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-3.3
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 7.20 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, 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) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 271g (0.60 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 132
Other
Battery model 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
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $294