Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5
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33 Features
20 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
25 Overall
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 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
- Announced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
- 126g - 97 x 62 x 27mm
- Launched July 2011

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 Overview
Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic LS5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and LS5 (14MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 3 years earlier than the LS5 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before getting through a full comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades versus the LS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Panasonic LS5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm Z33WP | LS5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm Z33WP
LS5 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Launched | July 2011 | ![]() | July 2009 | More modern by 25 months |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic LS5
Fujifilm Z33WP | LS5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.7" | Identical screen measurement |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither has selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP has exterior measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LS5 has sizing of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).
Check out the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic LS5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the LS5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and LS5 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it can be tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The image below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and LS5.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Panasonic LS5 to provide more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 |
Type | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-07-01 | 2011-07-21 |
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 | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4320 x 3240 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 26-130mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/2.8-6.5 |
Macro focus distance | 8cm | - |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 2.7 inch |
Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 4.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Microphone 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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 126 grams (0.28 lbs) |
Dimensions | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 97 x 62 x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 life | - | 160 images |
Battery format | - | AA |
Battery model | NP-45 | 2 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Price at release | $197 | $294 |