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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS70 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS60
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS80
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Below is a in depth assessment of the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic ZS70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and ZS70 (20MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was released 8 years before the ZS70 and that is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z37 grades vs the ZS70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Fujifilm Z37

 ZS70 Fujifilm Z37 
AnnouncedApril 2017July 2009More recent by 94 months
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS70

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS70 

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to think about 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) while the Panasonic ZS70 has dimensions of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z37 versus Panasonic ZS70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 against the ZS70.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS70 is 95 and 87 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specs. The photograph below will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS70.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Panasonic ZS70 to deliver more detail as a result of its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
54
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
offers face detection focus
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Street photography details
54
lighter than competition (125 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
76
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
comes with touch to focus
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Sports photography features
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography features
16
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
61
long zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20MP)
offers tracking autofocus
great battery power (380 per charge)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z37
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS70
56
lighter than competition (125g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
79
great battery power (380 CIPA)
comes with touch to focus
megapixel count decent (20MP)
has built in flash
display is selfie friendly
really wide (24mm)
long reach (720mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Landscape photography details
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography details
22
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
62
you can focus manually
really wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (20 megapixels)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (380 CIPA)
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic ZS70 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (125g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
74
really wide (24mm)
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS70
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2017-04-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 5184 x 3888
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 3 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Highest silent shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.10 m 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
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) 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 125 gr (0.28 pounds) 322 gr (0.71 pounds)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
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 life - 380 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch cost $130 $450