Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5, both Waterproof digital cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the TG-5 (12MP) is pretty similar and they come with the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 8 years prior to the TG-5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the TG-5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP & Olympus Tough TG-5. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery & Olympus TG-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is planning to lug around your camera often, 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") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Olympus TG-5 has measurements of 113mm x 66mm x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the TG-5.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and TG-5 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Typically, it's hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The graphic here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and TG-5.

Clearly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Olympus TG-5 to deliver greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.