Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH27
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH27 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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Introduced January 2011

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH27 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH27, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and FH27 (16MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z33WP was announced 18 months before the FH27 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores against the FH27 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH27 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Panasonic FH27 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm Z33WP | FH27 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Fujifilm Z33WP
FH27 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More recent by 18 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FH27
Fujifilm Z33WP | FH27 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH27 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you need to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys physical dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH27 has sizing of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH27 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the FH27.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and FH27 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH27 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements just by going through a spec sheet. The visual below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and FH27.
As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic FH27 to provide more detail with its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH27 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH27 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2011-01-05 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine VI |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | - |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 28-224mm (8.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 8cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Touch Screen LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 60s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0fps | 4.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 5.80 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lb) | 152 grams (0.34 lb) |
Dimensions | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 | - | 250 pictures |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-45 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Pricing at launch | $197 | $229 |