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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS front
Portability
89
Imaging
39
Features
47
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS 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-31MR iHS
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ-31MR iHS 

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-31MR iHS over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SZ-31MR iHS Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012July 2009Newer by 31 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution920k230kSharper screen (+690k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ-31MR iHS 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS as a Portrait photography camera
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manual focus not available
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
good resolution (16 megapixels)
offers face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography highlights
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Street photography highlights
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environment sealing
lighter than average (110 grams)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
64
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Sports photography details
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environment sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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excellent zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery (200 per charge)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography details
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Travel photography details
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lighter than average (110g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
features focus via touch
good resolution (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (600mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low battery (200 per charge)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography info
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Landscape photography info
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environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
low battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging advice
Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Vlogging advice
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lighter than average (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have microphone support
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quite wide (25mm)
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detection autofocus
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPOlympus SZ-31MR iHS
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