Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
- 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
- Announced February 2012

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Overview
Its time to look more in depth at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a noticeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z33WP was manufactured 3 years before the SZ-31MR iHS which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a full comparison, here is a short introduction of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up vs the SZ-31MR iHS when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery & Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm Z33WP | SZ-31MR iHS |
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Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm Z33WP
SZ-31MR iHS | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Announced | February 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 31 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+690k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
Fujifilm Z33WP | SZ-31MR iHS | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z33WP features outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") along with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).
Analyze the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the SZ-31MR iHS.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ-31MR iHS is 96 and 89 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sensor Comparison
Often, it's hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through technical specs. The picture here will help offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ-31MR iHS.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to produce more detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Olympus |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Olympus SZ-31MR iHS |
Class | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2012-02-08 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Dual TruePic V |
Sensor type | CCD | BSI-CMOS |
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 | 10MP | 16MP |
Anti alias 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 | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-600mm (24.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.0-6.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dots | 920 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | Hypercrystal III TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 4 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1700 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0fps | 7.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 9.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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, H.264 |
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 | ||
Environmental sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110g (0.24 pounds) | 226g (0.50 pounds) |
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 rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 200 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45 | LI-50B |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | One | One |
Retail cost | $197 | $0 |