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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH5 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
Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH5 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FH5, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z33WP was announced 18 months earlier than the FH5 making them a generation away from one another. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the FH5 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm Z33WP FH5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 FH5 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedJanuary 2011July 2009Newer by 18 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FH5

 Fujifilm Z33WP FH5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions2.7"2.7"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch display Neither features Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH5 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH5 has sizing of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FH5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the FH5.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and FH5 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here will help provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and FH5.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to provide you with more detail with its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography information
Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography information
19
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect focus
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography details
Panasonic FH5 Street photography details
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
67
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch focus
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
23
weather proofing
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16MP)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography info
Panasonic FH5 Travel photography info
60
lighter than competition in class (110g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
71
lighter than competition in class (121 grams)
includes touch focus
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography advice
26
weather proofing
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
38
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH5 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic support
33
pretty wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition in class (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FH5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FS18
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
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), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 gr (0.24 lb) 121 gr (0.27 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7")
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 - 260 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at release $197 $169