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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Olympus Tough TG-3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 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-3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Introduced March 2014
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-4
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus TG-3, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and TG-3 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z33WP was introduced 5 years prior to the TG-3 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the TG-3 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm Z33WP TG-3 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 TG-3 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedMarch 2014July 2009Fresher by 57 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus TG-3

 Fujifilm Z33WP TG-3 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly display Lacking Touch friendly display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will need to consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP has exterior measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-3 has measurements of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") along with a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus TG-3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the TG-3.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and TG-3 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over a spec sheet. The visual here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and TG-3.

Clearly, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-3 to offer more detail using its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-3 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
37
good megapixels (16MP)
includes face detection focus
no manual focus
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography details
Olympus TG-3 Street photography details
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography details
Olympus TG-3 Sports photography details
23
weather sealing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery pack (330 CIPA)
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography factors
Olympus TG-3 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than competition in class (110g)
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
74
good battery pack (330 shots)
environment proofing
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than competition (247 grams)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Olympus TG-3 as a Landscape photography camera
26
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse function
56
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
environment proofing
good battery pack (330 per charge)
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Olympus TG-3
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not offer selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone support
34
relatively wide (25mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competition (247g)
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus TG-3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPOlympus Tough TG-3
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Olympus Tough TG-3
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Announced 2009-07-01 2014-03-31
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
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 mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 8cm 1cm
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 function
Display tech - TFT-LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 247 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 330 images
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 feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $197 $350