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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-860

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860 front
Portability
91
Imaging
41
Features
42
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-860 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
  • Announced July 2009
Olympus TG-860
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21-105mm (F3.5-5.7) lens
  • 224g - 110 x 64 x 28mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Successor is Olympus TG-870
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-860 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus TG-860, both Waterproof cameras by brands FujiFilm and Olympus. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and TG-860 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was revealed 6 years before the TG-860 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Fujifilm Z33WP being a Compact camera and the Olympus TG-860 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the TG-860 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus TG-860

 Fujifilm Z33WP TG-860 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-860 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 TG-860 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedFebruary 2015July 2009Fresher by 68 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus TG-860

 Fujifilm Z33WP TG-860 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-860 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-860 has dimensions of 110mm x 64mm x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1") and a weight of 224 grams (0.49 lbs).

Check out the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus TG-860 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the TG-860.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-860 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and TG-860 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-860 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-860 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizing simply by going through technical specs. The visual below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z33WP and TG-860.

As you have seen, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You can expect to see the Olympus TG-860 to produce greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop images more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-860 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-860 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-860 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
36
good resolution (16MP)
provides face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Street photography with Olympus TG-860
60
environment proof
lighter than average in class (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
69
tilting screen
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Olympus TG-860
23
environment proof
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
49
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography details
Olympus TG-860 Travel photography details
60
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
environment proof
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
weather sealing
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
fairly wide (21mm)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography advice
Olympus TG-860 Landscape photography advice
26
environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse function
48
fairly wide (21mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
weather sealing
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging info
Olympus TG-860 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have microphone support
33
fairly wide (21mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-860 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus TG-860
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPOlympus Stylus Tough TG-860
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Olympus Stylus Tough TG-860
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-01 2015-02-06
Physical type Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 125
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 21-105mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.5-5.7
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 4.00 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill flash, off, LED illuminator
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p), 1280 x 720 (60p), 640 x 480 (60p)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Yes
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 224 gr (0.49 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 110 x 64 x 28mm (4.3" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $197 $279