Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Olympus Tough TG-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Olympus TG-3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus TG-3
Fujifilm Z33WP | TG-3 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus TG-3 over the Fujifilm Z33WP
TG-3 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Introduced | March 2014 | ![]() | July 2009 | Fresher by 57 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus TG-3
Fujifilm Z33WP | TG-3 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-3 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Olympus Tough TG-3 | |
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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 |