Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 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
- Introduced July 2009
(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

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.

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic LX5
Fujifilm Z37 | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Fujifilm Z37
LX5 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
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Launched | December 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 29 months |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial precise focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LX5
Fujifilm Z37 | LX5 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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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 |