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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
38
Features
34
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2012
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic SZ5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 4 years prior to the SZ5 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the SZ5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm Z37 SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm Z37

 SZ5 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedJuly 2012July 2009Fresher by 36 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm Z37 SZ5 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ5 has proportions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the SZ5.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and SZ5 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's hard to envision the gap in sensor sizing simply by seeing specifications. The graphic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and SZ5.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ5 to provide extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Panasonic SZ5 Street photography info
54
lighter than average (125 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
16
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average (125 grams)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography advice
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
lack of Time Lapse function
42
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than average (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of mic port
32
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (136g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-22 2012-07-18
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 8 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 136 gr (0.30 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 250 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Launch price $130 $195