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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
39
Overall
39

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

The following is a in-depth review of the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SZ-30MR, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was announced 20 months before the SZ-30MR which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores against the SZ-30MR with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ-30MR 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SZ-30MR Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedMarch 2011July 2009Newer by 20 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SZ-30MR

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ-30MR 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys physical 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) and the Olympus SZ-30MR has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SZ-30MR in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you use at that moment. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the SZ-30MR.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ-30MR is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through specs. The image underneath may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ-30MR.

All in all, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-30MR to give greater detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
includes face detection focusing
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Olympus SZ-30MR as a Street photography camera
60
environment proof
lighter than others in class (110g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
60
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competition (226g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography highlights
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography highlights
23
environment proof
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
41
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography info
60
lighter than others in class (110g)
environment proof
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than competition (226g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (600mm)
does not have Timelapse function
not so great battery power (220 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography info
26
environment proof
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
41
pretty wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
not so great battery power (220 CIPA)
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging features
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging features
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
34
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (226g)
slow max aperture (f3.0)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPOlympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Olympus SZ-30MR
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximum 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 size 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1700 secs
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames per sec 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 226 grams (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 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 - 220 shots
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots One One
Price at launch $197 $279