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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11 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
  • Released July 2009
Olympus SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Revealed July 2011
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

On this page, we will be matching up the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 3 years before the SZ-11 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the SZ-11 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ-11 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SZ-11 Fujifilm Z33WP 
RevealedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 25 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SZ-11

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ-11 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-11 has measurements of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the SZ-11.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ-11 is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor measurements simply by reading specifications. The visual underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ-11.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to offer you greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Portrait photography information
19
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than average (226 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography information
23
weather proofing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
43
amazing zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14MP)
supports tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than average (226g)
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
great zoom (500mm)
missing Timelapse mode
bad battery life (200 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-11 as a Landscape photography camera
26
weather proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
40
really wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
bad battery life (200 per charge)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging highlights
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic socket
31
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detect focusing
lighter than average (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SZ-11
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPOlympus SZ-11
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Olympus SZ-11
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 7.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 226g (0.50 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 - 200 shots
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Launch pricing $197 $253