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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Olympus Tough TG-5 front
Portability
90
Imaging
38
Features
51
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5 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 TG-5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 12800)
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 250g - 113 x 66 x 32mm
  • Announced May 2017
  • Superseded the Olympus TG-4
  • Renewed by Olympus TG-6
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5 Overview

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").

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm Z33WP TG-5 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-5 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 TG-5 Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedMay 2017July 2009More recent by 95 months
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus TG-5

 Fujifilm Z33WP TG-5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lack of Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5 Physical Comparison

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).

Examine the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5 size comparison

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

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5 Sensor Comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography highlights
Olympus TG-5 Portrait photography highlights
19
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
39
focusing manually
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography advice
Olympus TG-5 Street photography advice
60
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
64
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
heavier than competitors in class (250g)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Olympus TG-5 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
46
high max fps (20.0 frames/s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (340 shots)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography info
Olympus TG-5 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
good battery life (340 per charge)
weather sealing
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-5 Landscape photography factors
26
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
57
focusing manually
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
good sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
good battery life (340 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging information
Olympus TG-5 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competitors (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic support
34
fairly wide (25mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
heavier than competitors in class (250 grams)
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus TG-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus TG-5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPOlympus Tough TG-5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Olympus
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Olympus Tough TG-5
Class Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-01 2017-05-17
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VIII
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 12800
Highest enhanced ISO - 12800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Minimum enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 4s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 20.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, redeye slow sync, fill, manual, off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 102 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 640x480 3840x2160
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 250 gr (0.55 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 113 x 66 x 32mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 340 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible)
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at release $197 $449