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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Leica V-Lux 30

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Leica V-Lux 30 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Leica V-Lux 30 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Leica V-Lux 30
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 219g - 105 x 58 x 43mm
  • Introduced May 2011
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Leica V-Lux 30 Overview

Below is a detailed overview of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Leica V-Lux 30, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Leica. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and V-Lux 30 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was introduced 23 months prior to the V-Lux 30 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a in depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the V-Lux 30 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm Z33WP V-Lux 30 

Reasons to pick Leica V-Lux 30 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 V-Lux 30 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedMay 2011July 2009More recent by 23 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Leica V-Lux 30

 Fujifilm Z33WP V-Lux 30 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Leica V-Lux 30 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Leica V-Lux 30 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7") with a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Leica V-Lux 30 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the V-Lux 30.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Leica V-Lux 30 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and V-Lux 30 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Leica V-Lux 30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Leica V-Lux 30 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements just by going over a spec sheet. The visual below may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and V-Lux 30.

As you can see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Leica V-Lux 30 to offer you greater detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Leica V-Lux 30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Leica V-Lux 30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography information
Leica V-Lux 30 Portrait photography information
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Street photography with Leica V-Lux 30
60
environment proofing
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
64
image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
lighter than competitors (219g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Leica V-Lux 30
23
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
47
great zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
includes tracking focus
sensor is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery (260 per charge)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography highlights
Leica V-Lux 30 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competitors in class (110g)
environment proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
67
lighter than competitors (219 grams)
features touch to focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
long zoom (384mm)
no Time Lapse recording
not so great battery (260 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Leica V-Lux 30
26
environment proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
pretty wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
not so great battery (260 shots)
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging features
Leica V-Lux 30 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competitors in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no mic socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Leica V-Lux 30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Leica V-Lux 30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPLeica V-Lux 30
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Leica
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Leica V-Lux 30
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-05-26
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 219 grams (0.48 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 43mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 260 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
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