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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS3

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
32
Features
30
Overall
31

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS3 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 ZS3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 229g - 103 x 60 x 33mm
  • Announced May 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ7
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS3 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS3, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the ZS3 (10MP) is relatively well matched and they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was unveiled 3 months after the ZS3 so they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades versus the ZS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS3 over the Fujifilm Z37

 ZS3 Fujifilm Z37 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS3

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS3 
AnnouncedJuly 2009May 2009Similar age
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS3 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z37 has got exterior measurements 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 ZS3 has specifications of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the ZS3.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS3 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS3 is 95 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS3 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is hard to envision the difference between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS3.

As you can tell, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of photographs although you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography features
Panasonic ZS3 Portrait photography features
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS3 Street photography info
54
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229g)
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z37
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS3
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
24
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic ZS3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition in class (125g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse function
megapixel count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS3 Landscape photography details
22
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
35
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS3 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (125 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
missing external mic support
29
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (229 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS3
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-TZ7
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-22 2009-05-14
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 3s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.30 m (Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125g (0.28 lbs) 229g (0.50 lbs)
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 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 ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $130 $200