Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
- Launched July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 177g - 99 x 60 x 30mm
- Revealed January 2015
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic SZ10, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and SZ10 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 6 years before the SZ10 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores against the SZ10 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Panasonic SZ10 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic SZ10
| Fujifilm Z37 | SZ10 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm Z37
| SZ10 | Fujifilm Z37 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2015 | July 2009 | Newer by 66 months | |
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") | |
| Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic SZ10
| Fujifilm Z37 | SZ10 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus | No manual focus | |||
| Selfie screen | No selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 features exterior 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ10 has sizing of 99mm x 60mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") having a weight of 177 grams (0.39 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic SZ10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the SZ10.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions just by checking specs. The pic underneath might give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and SZ10.
All in all, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic SZ10 to give more detail due to its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 |
| Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
| Launched | 2009-07-22 | 2015-01-06 |
| 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 | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
| Highest boosted ISO | - | 6400 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.1-6.3 |
| Macro focus range | 8cm | - |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 3 secs | 8 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | - | 1.4 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.10 m | 5.20 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye, off |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 125 gr (0.28 pounds) | 177 gr (0.39 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 60 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.2") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45A | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Pricing at launch | $130 | $200 |