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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS30

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30 front
Portability
95
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS30 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic TS30
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 104 x 58 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2015
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT30
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS30 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic TS30, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and TS30 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 6 years prior to the TS30 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up versus the TS30 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm Z37 TS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS30 over the Fujifilm Z37

 TS30 Fujifilm Z37 
LaunchedJanuary 2015July 2009More modern by 66 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic TS30

 Fujifilm Z37 TS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display dimensions
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS30 Physical Comparison

If you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 offers outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS30 has measurements of 104mm x 58mm x 20mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you select at that moment. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 versus the TS30.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS30 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and TS30 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS30 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The image below should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and TS30.

All in all, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS30 to result in more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS30
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
35
good resolution (16MP)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic TS30 as a Street photography camera
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS30 Sports photography factors
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
42
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.3 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS30 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors in class (125g)
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
74
lighter than competition in class (142g)
weather sealing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Panasonic TS30 Landscape photography details
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Timelapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS30 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone support
33
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (142g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic TS30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS30
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT30
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Introduced 2009-07-22 2015-01-06
Body design 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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to 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
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type 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 distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3 seconds 8 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 1.3 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 4.40 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.28 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 104 x 58 x 20mm (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 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $130 $180