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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
95
Imaging
32
Features
13
Overall
24
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS20 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced April 2012
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS15
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic ZS20, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was released 3 years earlier than the ZS20 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up versus the ZS20 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm Z37

 ZS20 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedApril 2012July 2009Newer by 33 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS20 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to travel with your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 enjoys exterior dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS20 has dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic ZS20 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 vs the ZS20.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS20 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to picture the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specifications. The image below will help offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS20.

To sum up, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS20 to provide extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography advice
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography advice
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than competitors (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography factors
16
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
47
excellent zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
low battery (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competitors (206 grams)
comes with focus via touch
megapixel count good (14MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (24mm)
long zoom (480mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS20 as a Landscape photography camera
22
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
42
decently wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
low battery (260 CIPA)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (125g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic port
34
decently wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Alternate name - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2012-04-26
Body design 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 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 3s 15s
Maximum shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.10 m 6.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
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) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lb) 206 grams (0.45 lb)
Dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 life - 260 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $130 $349