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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS1

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
25
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS1 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic ZS1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.5" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Revealed May 2009
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ6
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS1 Overview

The following is a detailed comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS1, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the ZS1 (10MP) is relatively well matched but the Fujifilm Z37 (1/2.3") and ZS1 (1/2.5") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z37 was announced 3 months after the ZS1 which means that they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a detailed comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the ZS1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS1 over the Fujifilm Z37

 ZS1 Fujifilm Z37 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS1

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS1 
RevealedJuly 2009May 2009Similar generation
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen size
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS1 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z37 has got exterior 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 ZS1 has measurements of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 compared to the ZS1.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS1 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking specs. The image here will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS1.

All in all, both of the cameras posses the exact same resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 features the bigger sensor which should make getting shallow depth of field less difficult.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z37
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS1
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
25
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS1 Street photography advice
54
lighter than average in class (125g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
60
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (229g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS1 Sports photography features
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
24
image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than average in class (125 grams)
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competitors (229 grams)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS1 Landscape photography highlights
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.5")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (125g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone support
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors (229g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic port
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ6
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.5"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 5.744 x 4.308mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 24.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 6.3
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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 None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lb) 229 gr (0.50 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $130 $0