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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SH-2

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Olympus Stylus SH-2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
41
Features
51
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SH-2 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus SH-2
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 271g - 109 x 63 x 42mm
  • Released March 2015
  • Succeeded the Olympus SH-1
  • Newer Model is Olympus SH-3
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SH-2 Overview

In this write-up, we will be comparing the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SH-2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and SH-2 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 6 years prior to the SH-2 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores vs the SH-2 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm Z33WP SH-2 

Reasons to pick Olympus SH-2 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SH-2 Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedMarch 2015July 2009More modern by 69 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SH-2

 Fujifilm Z33WP SH-2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SH-2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides outside dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Olympus SH-2 has measurements of 109mm x 63mm x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SH-2 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the SH-2.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SH-2 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and SH-2 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SH-2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SH-2 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading a spec sheet. The picture underneath will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and SH-2.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Olympus SH-2 to offer you greater detail having its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs a little more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SH-2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SH-2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus SH-2 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
44
good resolution (16 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Street photography with Olympus SH-2
60
weather proofing
lighter than others (110g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
70
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition (271g)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
Olympus SH-2 Sports photography features
23
weather proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
51
long zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
better than average battery (380 per charge)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography info
Olympus SH-2 Travel photography info
60
lighter than others (110g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
74
better than average battery (380 per charge)
lighter than competition (271 grams)
provides touch to focus
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long zoom (600mm)
display isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography highlights
Olympus SH-2 Landscape photography highlights
26
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse recording
55
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (380 shots)
focusing manually not possible
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging details
Olympus SH-2 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external mic socket
35
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (271g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
display isn't selfie friendly
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus SH-2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus SH-2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPOlympus Stylus SH-2
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Olympus Stylus SH-2
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2015-03-11
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
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 surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
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 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 11.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 8.30 m (at ISO 3200)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 pounds) 271 gr (0.60 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 109 x 63 x 42mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.7")
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 - 380 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $197 $399