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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
26
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZR3 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 ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 6 months earlier than the ZR3 which means that they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores versus the ZR3 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm Z37 ZR3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Fujifilm Z37

 ZR3 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZR3

 Fujifilm Z37 ZR3 
IntroducedJuly 2009January 2010Same generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 comes with outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZR3 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the ZR3.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and ZR3 is 95 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes only by viewing specifications. The image underneath may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and ZR3.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic ZR3 to result in more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZR3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZR3
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
28
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z37
Street photography with Panasonic ZR3
54
lighter than competition (125g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZR3 Sports photography highlights
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZR3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (125 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
MP count good (14MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
missing Timelapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZR3
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging info
Panasonic ZR3 Vlogging info
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZR3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
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 data format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
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 grams (0.28 pounds) 159 grams (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $130 $280