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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic TS20, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 3 years before the TS20 which is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the TS20 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Z37 TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm Z37

 TS20 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Z37 TS20 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display sizing
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS20 has dimensions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic TS20 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have at that moment. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the TS20.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and TS20 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The pic below should provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and TS20.

Clearly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS20 to give more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography highlights
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competition (125g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than average (142 grams)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Panasonic TS20
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than average (142 grams)
weather proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Panasonic TS20
22
lack of manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic jack
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (142g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-22 2012-01-31
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 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 life - 250 photos
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $179