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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-15

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Olympus SZ-15 front
Portability
88
Imaging
40
Features
50
Overall
44

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-15 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • 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-15
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 250g - 108 x 70 x 40mm
  • Introduced June 2013
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-15 Overview

Below is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Olympus SZ-15, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and SZ-15 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was revealed 5 years prior to the SZ-15 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores vs the SZ-15 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ-15 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-15 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SZ-15 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedJune 2013July 2009More recent by 48 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SZ-15

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ-15 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-15 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus SZ-15 has proportions of 108mm x 70mm x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Olympus SZ-15 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the SZ-15.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-15 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ-15 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-15 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-15 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ-15.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Olympus SZ-15 to offer you more detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-15
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
44
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
features face detection focus
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than competition (110g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (250g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-15 Sports photography advice
23
environment proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
53
amazing zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Olympus SZ-15
60
lighter than competition (110 grams)
environment proof
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than others (250g)
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (23mm)
very long zoom (483mm)
missing Timelapse recording
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Landscape photography camera
26
environment proof
manual focus not available
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
49
focusing manually
decently wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
Olympus SZ-15 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
34
decently wide (23mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than others (250 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SZ-15
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPOlympus SZ-15
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Olympus SZ-15
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2013-06-21
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 3200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 23-483mm (21.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 8s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 3.50 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 480fps (176 x 128), 240fps (384 x 288)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG AVI MPEG4, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
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 110g (0.24 lb) 250g (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 108 x 70 x 40mm (4.3" x 2.8" x 1.6")
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 model NP-45 SLB-10A
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Double)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Price at launch $197 $200