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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Revealed July 2009
Olympus XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Olympus XZ-1, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Olympus. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is fairly similar but the Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") possess totally different sensor size.

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was manufactured 19 months earlier than the XZ-1 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the XZ-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Olympus XZ-1

 Fujifilm Z33WP XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 XZ-1 Fujifilm Z33WP 
RevealedJanuary 2011July 2009More modern by 19 months
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution614k230kSharper display (+384k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus XZ-1

 Fujifilm Z33WP XZ-1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got outside 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) while the Olympus XZ-1 has dimensions of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

Look at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Olympus XZ-1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the XZ-1.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and XZ-1 is 96 and 88 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to envision the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The pic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z33WP and XZ-1.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact resolution but not the same sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z33WP features the tinier sensor which should make achieving shallow DOF more difficult. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus XZ-1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
45
focusing manually
features face detection focus
saves RAW files
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography advice
Olympus XZ-1 Street photography advice
60
weather sealing
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
59
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor size (1/1.63")
heavier than competition (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Sports photography information
23
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
38
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (320 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography information
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
good battery (320 per charge)
flash built-in
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
lack of Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (275 grams)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography factors
26
weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Timelapse mode
54
focusing manually
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
good battery (320 shots)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor size (1/1.63")
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Olympus XZ-1
25
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
missing external microphone support
31
pretty wide (28mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition (275g)
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Olympus XZ-1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPOlympus XZ-1
General Information
Make FujiFilm Olympus
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Olympus XZ-1
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3664 x 2752
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 614k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.90 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 275 gr (0.61 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $197 $567