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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Revealed June 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was introduced 10 months prior to the ZS5 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z37 scores vs the ZS5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm Z37

 ZS5 Fujifilm Z37 
RevealedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 10 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z37 features outside dimensions of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the ZS5.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS5 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at technical specs. The image below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS5.

As you can tell, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS5 to give greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
27
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
external flash not possible
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography info
54
lighter than others (125 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography details
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max frames per second very slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography details
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competitors (214 grams)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
long zoom (300mm)
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Landscape photography camera
22
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
33
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS5 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (125 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
lighter than competitors (214g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic support
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-07-22 2010-06-16
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
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 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 grams (0.28 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail cost $130 $300