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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
95
Imaging
33
Features
13
Overall
25
Fujifilm FinePix Z37 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Replaced the Panasonic ZS7
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a sizable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z37 (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z37 was manufactured 24 months earlier than the ZS8 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Fujifilm Z37 matches up vs the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z37 over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm Z37

 ZS8 Fujifilm Z37 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm Z37 ZS8 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z37 features outside measurements of 90mm x 58mm x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS8 has dimensions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z37 and the ZS8.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS8 is 95 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by researching specifications. The graphic below may offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z37 and ZS8.

Plainly, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic ZS8 to provide you with greater detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z37 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
30
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
54
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Sports photography camera
16
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
offers tracking autofocus
low fps (2.0 frames/s)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography information
56
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than average in class (210g)
MP count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
really wide (24mm)
great zoom (384mm)
does not have Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z37
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
22
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
missing Time Lapse recording
44
really wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z37 Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors in class (125 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic jack
30
really wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average in class (210 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z37 vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z37 and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix Z37Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z37 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-22 2011-07-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 3 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.10 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 125 gr (0.28 lbs) 210 gr (0.46 lbs)
Physical dimensions 90 x 58 x 24mm (3.5" x 2.3" x 0.9") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life - 340 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45A -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Price at release $130 $275