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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Announced January 2012
Photography Glossary

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and FH6 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was released 3 years earlier than the FH6 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores vs the FH6 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm Z33WP FH6 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 FH6 Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FH6

 Fujifilm Z33WP FH6 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing2.7"2.7"Equivalent display size
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH6 has proportions of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs).

Analyze the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view sizing comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the FH6.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and FH6 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing specifications. The graphic below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and FH6.

Plainly, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH6 to render more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH6
19
no manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
33
MP count good (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography advice
Panasonic FH6 Street photography advice
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (119g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography factors
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography factors
23
weather sealing
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
60
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
weather sealing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
70
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
lighter than competition (119g)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
no Timelapse function
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
26
weather sealing
no manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
41
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging information
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone support
32
quite wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than competition (119 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH6 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FH6
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-01-09
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 pounds) 119g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8")
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 - 280 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $197 $129