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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Increase to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FX40
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was unveiled 6 months later than the FX48 so they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores versus the FX48 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm Z33WP FX48 
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 FX48 Fujifilm Z33WP 

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FX48

 Fujifilm Z33WP FX48 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Same age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch display Neither comes with Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP comes with external measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic FX48 has proportions of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the FX48.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and FX48 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by researching technical specs. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z33WP and FX48.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can anticipate the Panasonic FX48 to render more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop images way more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
27
includes face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography highlights
Panasonic FX48 Street photography highlights
60
weather proof
lighter than others (110g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX48 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proof
low fps (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Panasonic FX48
60
lighter than others (110 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
58
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX48
26
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
33
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.5")
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging features
Panasonic FX48 Vlogging features
25
lighter than others (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX48 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FX48
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FX40
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 2.5"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/3000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 6.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 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 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 150 grams (0.33 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" 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 recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots One One
Retail cost $197 $325