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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8 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
Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 3 years before the FH8 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a quick overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores vs the FH8 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm Z33WP FH8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 FH8 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009More recent by 30 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FH8

 Fujifilm Z33WP FH8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z33WP features physical 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) while the Panasonic FH8 has dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the FH8.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and FH8 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading through technical specs. The graphic here should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z33WP and FH8.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to give extra detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Panasonic FH8
19
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
34
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
60
weather sealing
lighter than others (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather sealing
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography factors
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others (110g)
weather sealing
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others (123g)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
26
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Timelapse mode
43
quite wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging advice
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than others (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
33
quite wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
lighter than others (123 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FH8
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 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 dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 8cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 123 gr (0.27 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" 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 pictures
Type of battery - 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 1 1
Retail cost $197 $149