Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX90
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX90 Key Specs
(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
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
- 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
- Revealed August 2011

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX90 Overview
Following is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FX90, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z33WP was revealed 3 years before the FX90 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a full comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores against the FX90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX90 Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90. The full galleries are available at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery & Panasonic FX90 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic FX90
Fujifilm Z33WP | FX90 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Fujifilm Z33WP
FX90 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Revealed | August 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 26 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FX90
Fujifilm Z33WP | FX90 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lacking selfie screen |
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP features external dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX90 has sizing of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic FX90 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the FX90.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and FX90 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison
More often than not, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by looking through a spec sheet. The image here may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and FX90.
As you can see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX90 to render greater detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model type | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-07-01 | 2011-08-26 |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW photos | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 24-120mm (5.0x) |
Maximum aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.5-5.9 |
Macro focusing distance | 8cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 1.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.90 m | 5.90 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
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 pounds) | 149 gr (0.33 pounds) |
Dimensions | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life | - | 200 images |
Style of battery | - | 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 | One | One |
Retail pricing | $197 | $227 |