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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10 front
Portability
93
Imaging
40
Features
34
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 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
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic SZ10
(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").

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The 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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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic SZ10

 Fujifilm Z37 SZ10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ10 over the Fujifilm Z37

 SZ10 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 66 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and SZ10 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Panasonic SZ10
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
35
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Panasonic SZ10
54
lighter than others in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
70
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (177g)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Panasonic SZ10
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
very slow continuous shooting (1.4 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Panasonic SZ10 Travel photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (125g)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than competition (177g)
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
no Time Lapse function
terrible battery power (200 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ10 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
41
relatively wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Panasonic SZ10 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than others in class (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
32
relatively wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focusing
lighter than competition (177g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic SZ10
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic 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