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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
33
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic TS4
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
  • Previous Model is Panasonic TS3
  • New Model is Panasonic TS5
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was revealed 3 years prior to the TS4 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a complete comparison, here is a brief view of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the TS4 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm Z37 TS4 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Fujifilm Z37

 TS4 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Newer by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic TS4

 Fujifilm Z37 TS4 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size2.7"2.7"Same display measurements
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 has got external dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") having a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS4 has dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the TS4.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and TS4 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The picture here might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and TS4.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS4 to produce greater detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will help you crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Portrait photography factors
19
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
21
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography factors
Panasonic TS4 Street photography factors
54
lighter than competitors (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Panasonic TS4
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
good battery life (310 CIPA)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300s)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
MP count low (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than competitors (125g)
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
66
good battery life (310 per charge)
environment proof
built-in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
MP count low (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic TS4 Landscape photography highlights
22
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
good battery life (310 CIPA)
manual focus not available
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
MP count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z37
Vlogging with Panasonic TS4
25
lighter than competitors (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone jack
31
pretty wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic TS4
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-22 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.60 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 metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125g (0.28 lb) 197g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 310 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $130 $399