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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS5 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
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Announced July 2013
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below is a extended analysis of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic TS5, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was launched 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm Z37 TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm Z37

 TS5 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedJuly 2013July 2009More recent by 48 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm Z37 TS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 provides physical dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") having a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the TS5.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and TS5 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be hard to see the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out technical specs. The visual underneath should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and TS5.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic TS5 to show greater detail utilizing its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proof
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography advice
Panasonic TS5 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than competition (125g)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
better than average battery life (370 per charge)
environment proof
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography info
Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography info
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
52
really wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
environment proof
better than average battery life (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
32
really wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2009-07-22 2013-07-12
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1300s
Continuous shutter rate - 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 214g (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 pictures
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch cost $130 $350