- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 10.1 megapixels
- 25.00mm - 125.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic DMC-FX37 Review.
- 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 560.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Pentax VS20 Review.
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
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Successor: | ||
General | ||
Model Number: | DMC-FX37 | VS20 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Ultra Compact | Compact |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $350.00 | $249.95 |
Street Price: | $289.14 | $105.84 |
Date Available: | 2008-09-30 | 2012-02-15 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
5.1 oz
(146 g)
includes batteries |
8.3 oz
(235 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
3.7 x
2.0 x
0.9 in. (95 x 52 x 22 mm) |
4.4 x
2.4 x
1.5 in. (112 x 61 x 38 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CCD | CCD |
Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 16.0 |
Sensor Format: | 1/2.33 inch | 1/2.33 inch |
Sensor size: | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) | 28.198mm2 (6.13mm x 4.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 1.68 microns | 1.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 16:9 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | ||
Self-Cleaning: | No | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | ||
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | ||
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | ||
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | ||
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2342 (8.5 MP, Other), 3648 x 2056 (7.5 MP, Other), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 1728 (5.3 MP, 16:9), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1712 (4.4 MP, 3:2), 2560 x 1440 (3.7 MP, 16:9), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 3456 x 3456 (11.9 MP, 1:1), 4608 x 2592 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3) |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | n/a | 1.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) 320x240 (10) |
1280x720 (30p/15p)
640x480 (30p/15p) 320x240 (30p/15p) |
Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG | AVI (Motion JPG) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | No | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | ||
HD Video Out: | Yes | No |
HD Video Connection: | Component | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | n/a |
Lens: | LEICA DC VARIO-ELMARIT | smc PENTAX zoom lens, 11 elements, 8 groups, 1 aspheric element |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 25 - 125mm | 28 - 560mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 4.4 - 22mm | 5 - 100mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 5.00x | 20.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.9 (tele) - f/8 | f/3.1 (wide) / f4.8 (tele) - ??? |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
40 cm to Infinity 15.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
5 cm to Infinity 2.0 in to Infinity |
1 -
20 cm 0.4 - 7.9 in |
Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 4x | 7.2x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 11-point with face detection and tracking | Contrast Detection: 93 point AF, Spot AF, Auto Tracking AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity Landscape, Manual Focus |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | No |
Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | LCD | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | ||
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | No | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 2.5 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 230,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | ||
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | ||
Minimum ISO (native): | ||
ISO Settings: | Auto, High Sensitivity Auto (1600-6400), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 | Auto: 100-1600 (auto range adjustable), Digital SR 100-6400, Manual: 100-6400 |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, White Set | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Manual |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/2000 - 60 sec | 1/2500 - 4 sec |
Bulb Mode: | No | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Intelligent Multiple | Multi |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | No | No |
Shutter Priority: | No | No |
Full Manual Exposure: | No | No |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Soft Skin, Transform, Self-Portrait, Scenery, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Food, Party, Candle Light, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, High sensitivity, Underwater, Starry Sky, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Aerial photo, Hi-Speed Burst, Flash-Burst, Film Grain, Pin Hole | Natural Skin Tone, Handheld Night Snap (5M), Night Scene Portrait, Night Scene, Digital Panorama (2M per frame), Landscape, Blue Sky, Sunset, Flower, Digital SR (ISO 3200-6400 5M), Kids, Pet, Portrait, Food, Fireworks, Surf & Snow, Sport, Fisheye, Sketch, Miniature Filter, Text, Frame Composite (3M) |
Self Timer: | 2 or 10 seconds | 10s, 2s, Remote 3s seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | No | |
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto w/ Red-Eye Reduction, On, Slow-Sync w/ Red-Eye Reduction, Off | Auto, Flash Off, Flash On, Auto + Redeye, On + Redeye |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | n/a | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Wide: 0.6 - 6.0m, Tele: 1.0 - 2.8m (ISO Auto) | 17 feet (wide, auto ISO), 11 feet (tele, auto ISO) |
Max Flash Sync: | ||
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | n/a | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | No | No |
Uncompressed Format: | ||
Movie File Format: | QuickTime Motion JPEG | AVI (Motion JPG) |
Included Memory: | 50.0 MB | 16.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: | built-in memory | Internal |
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | No | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional infrared | |
Connections (extended): | DC Input | |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.40 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | ||
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | ||
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.0 | |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 6 | |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | ||
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | ||
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | ||
Play -> Record Time: | ||
Flash cycle time, full power: | ||
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 310 shots | 200 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary | Proprietary D-LI122 |
Usable Battery Types: | 3.6V 1000mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x proprietary Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary D-LI122 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
Internal Charging Supported: | ||
Software | ||
Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO Viewer 2.1E, ArcSoft MediaImpression, ArcSoft Panorama Maker | Software CD-ROM S-SW122 |
OS Compatibility: | ||
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift image stabilization, Dual shutter release/zoom buttons, 720p HD movies, Optional IR remote, Digital level. Available in Noble Black or Brilliant White. |