Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic S2

On this page, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) but both cameras provide the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 3 years prior to the S2 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the S2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Panasonic S2 Gallery.

In case you're looking to carry your camera frequently, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 offers external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has measurements of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") having a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic S2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the S2.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and S2 is 95 and 96 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and S2.

As you can see, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic S2 to give more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.