• 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
  • 10.0 megapixels
  • 35.00mm - 105.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 14.1 megapixels
  • 28.00mm - 140.00mm (35mm eq.)

Buy From

Differences

Fujifilm Z37 advantages over Panasonic F5

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.69 vs 1.42 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • Faster JPEG shooting
    1.0 fps vs 0.5 fps
    Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)

Panasonic F5 advantages over Fujifilm Z37

  • Larger lens aperture
    f/3.2 vs f/3.7
    Take photos in low-light or isolate your subject
  • More telephoto lens reach
    140 mm vs 105 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 250 vs 165 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    14.1 vs 10.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    28 mm vs 35 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    8 vs 3 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Faster shutter
    1/1600 vs 1/1000 sec
    Shoot wide open in bright light
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 1600 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Neither provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • RAW file ability
    Neither provide
    Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

User reviews

Buy From

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Fujifilm Z37

Your purchases support this site

Buy the Panasonic F5
Panasonic F5
All F5 Deals

Review Excerpt

The Competition

Compared to Fujifilm Z20fd

Fujifilm Z37
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • More dots on screen
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Panasonic F5
Fujifilm Z20fd
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic F5 vs Fujifilm Z20fd

Compared to Fujifilm Z30

Fujifilm Z37
Fujifilm Z30
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm Z30

Panasonic F5
Fujifilm Z30
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $122
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic F5 vs Fujifilm Z30

Compared to Fujifilm Z33WP

Fujifilm Z37
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Longer stills battery life

Compare Fujifilm Z37 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Panasonic F5
Fujifilm Z33WP
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger lens aperture
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Waterproof
  • Bigger pixels

Compare Panasonic F5 vs Fujifilm Z33WP

Compared to Sony W620

Fujifilm Z37
Sony W620
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Larger lens aperture

Compare Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W620

Panasonic F5
Sony W620
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $143
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic F5 vs Sony W620

Compared to Sony W710

Fujifilm Z37
Sony W710
  • $150
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • Longer exposure
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Focus peaking

Compare Fujifilm Z37 vs Sony W710

Panasonic F5
Sony W710
  • $100
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer exposure
  • Higher extended ISO
  • $99
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Focus peaking
  • Faster JPEG shooting

Compare Panasonic F5 vs Sony W710

Compare Other Cameras?