Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
- Launched January 2010
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT2
- Replaced the Panasonic TS1
- Renewed by Panasonic TS3
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 Overview
Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and TS2 (14MP) but they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Fujifilm accuses Eastman Kodak of patent violation in new lawsuitThe Fujifilm Z37 was announced 6 months earlier than the TS2 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the TS2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z37 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2. The whole galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z37 Gallery and Panasonic TS2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic TS2
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm Z37
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Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic TS2
Fujifilm Z37 | TS2 | |||
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Launched | July 2009 | January 2010 | Same generation | |
Focus manually | No manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal screen resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly screen | Absent Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 Physical Comparison
In case you're intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z37 offers exterior measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS2 has proportions of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") with a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs).
Check the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the TS2.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes purely by seeing specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z37 and TS2.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic TS2 to provide greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z37 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-FT2 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-07-22 | 2010-01-26 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine HD II |
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 surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 14 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 2.7 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 3 seconds | 60 seconds |
Max shutter speed | 1/1000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 2.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.10 m | 5.10 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
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 seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 125 grams (0.28 lb) | 188 grams (0.41 lb) |
Dimensions | 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 ID | NP-45A | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at release | $130 | $350 |