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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX7

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7 front
Portability
86
Imaging
34
Features
61
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX7 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic LX7
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-90mm (F1.4-2.3) lens
  • 298g - 111 x 68 x 46mm
  • Released October 2012
  • Superseded the Panasonic LX5
  • Refreshed by Panasonic LX10
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX7 Overview

Following is a comprehensive overview of the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LX7, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the LX7 (10MP) is pretty close but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and LX7 (1/1.7") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was brought out 4 years before the LX7 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the LX7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm Z37 LX7 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX7 over the Fujifilm Z37

 LX7 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedOctober 2012July 2009More modern by 39 months
Manually focus Very exact focusing
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kCrisper screen (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LX7

 Fujifilm Z37 LX7 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX7 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys outside dimensions 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 LX7 has sizing of 111mm x 68mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 298 grams (0.66 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LX7 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the LX7.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX7 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and LX7 is 95 and 86 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX7 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by viewing specs. The image here should provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and LX7.

All in all, both of those cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z37 includes the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX7 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Panasonic LX7
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
44
focusing manually
includes face detection focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography features
Panasonic LX7 Street photography features
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
58
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
more heavy than others in class (298g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic LX7 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (330 shots)
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Panasonic LX7
55
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
built-in flash
lack of Timelapse function
low MP (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
64
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
more heavy than others in class (298g)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Panasonic LX7 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
57
focusing manually
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (330 CIPA)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging features
Panasonic LX7 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f1.4)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
lack of external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (298g)
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic LX7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic LX7
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-10-15
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.7"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Highest boosted ISO - 12800
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-90mm (3.8x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.4-2.3
Macro focusing distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 4.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 920k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 11.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 8.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 298g (0.66 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 111 x 68 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 50
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 20.7
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 11.7
DXO Low light rating not tested 147
Other
Battery life - 330 images
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $130 $400