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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX580 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 FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Announced January 2009
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Here is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic FX580, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they use the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 6 months later than the FX580 so they are both of a similar age. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the FX580 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm Z33WP FX580 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 FX580 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FX580

 Fujifilm Z33WP FX580 
AnnouncedJuly 2009January 2009Similar age
Manually focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither includes Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP features exterior 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) and the Panasonic FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic FX580 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the FX580.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and FX580 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizing merely by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and FX580.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FX580 to give you more detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography information
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography information
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no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
26
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography features
Panasonic FX580 Street photography features
60
environment proof
lighter than competition in class (110g)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
Panasonic FX580 Sports photography features
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environment proof
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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built in image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
environment proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
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flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX580
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environment proof
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
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lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
slow max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FX580
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Also Known as - Lumix DMC-FX550
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-07-01 2009-01-27
Physical type 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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 167g (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $197 $499