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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FS25 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2009
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FS25, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was introduced 6 months after the FS25 so they are of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a thorough comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the FS25 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm Z33WP FS25 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 FS25 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FS25

 Fujifilm Z33WP FS25 
LaunchedJuly 2009January 2009Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic FS25 has measurements of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") along with a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP against the FS25.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and FS25 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor dimensions simply by researching technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and FS25.

As you can tell, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic FS25 to result in more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics a bit more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
19
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
26
includes face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proofing
lighter than competitors (110g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow fps (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography features
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competitors (110g)
weather proofing
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
51
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FS25 Landscape photography highlights
26
weather proofing
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
32
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Panasonic FS25
25
lighter than competitors (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detection autofocus
wide angle not the best (29mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FS25
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-07-01 2009-01-27
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 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 1600
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110g (0.24 lbs) 148g (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $197 $230