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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus 550WP

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Olympus Stylus 550WP front
Portability
94
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus 550WP 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
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus 550WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • Digital Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 38-114mm (F3.5-5.0) lens
  • 167g - 94 x 62 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is mju 550WP
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus 550WP Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus 550WP, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the 550WP (10MP) is relatively similar and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 6 months later than the 550WP which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a in-depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the 550WP when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm Z33WP 550WP 
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Olympus 550WP over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 550WP Fujifilm Z33WP 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus 550WP

 Fujifilm Z33WP 550WP 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Similar generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus 550WP Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus 550WP has proportions of 94mm x 62mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP against the 550WP.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus 550WP size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and 550WP is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus 550WP top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus 550WP Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by going over specifications. The graphic underneath might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and 550WP.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the identical resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures although you will need to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus 550WP sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus 550WP Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus 550WP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography features
Olympus 550WP Portrait photography features
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lack of manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography info
Olympus 550WP Street photography info
60
environment proofing
lighter than average (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
61
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Olympus 550WP
23
environment proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,000s)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than average (110 grams)
environment proofing
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
MP count low (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
55
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus 550WP as a Landscape photography camera
26
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
30
built in image stabilization (Digital)
weather proof
no manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.5 inch)
lack of manual mode
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging factors
Olympus 550WP Vlogging factors
25
lighter than average (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
25
built in image stabilization (Digital)
wide angle not fantastic (38mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus 550WP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus 550WP
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPOlympus Stylus 550WP
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Olympus Stylus 550WP
Also called as - mju 550WP
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2009-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 64
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 38-114mm (3.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.0
Macro focusing range 8cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Fill-in, Red-Eye reduction, Off, On
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) 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 167 gr (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 62 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal xD-Picture Card, microSD, internal
Card slots Single Single
Price at release $197 $399