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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 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 TS2
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm Z37 TS2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Fujifilm Z37

 TS2 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic TS2

 Fujifilm Z37 TS2 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and TS2 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS2
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
28
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition in class (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS2 as a Sports photography camera
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
features tracking focus
weather proof
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
slow fps (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Panasonic TS2
56
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
67
weather proof
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography information
Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Panasonic TS2
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic jack
28
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic TS2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2
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