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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 front
Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 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
  • Announced July 2009
Panasonic LS5
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm Z33WP LS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LS5 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 LS5 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedJuly 2011July 2009More modern by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic LS5

 Fujifilm Z33WP LS5 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography details
Panasonic LS5 Portrait photography details
19
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
no external flash support
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
33
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proof
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
62
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (126g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography features
Panasonic LS5 Sports photography features
23
weather proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
32
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (160 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography information
Panasonic LS5 Travel photography information
60
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
weather proof
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
65
lighter than others (126 grams)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (26mm)
lack of Timelapse function
bad battery pack (160 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic LS5 as a Landscape photography camera
26
weather proof
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
36
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
bad battery pack (160 shots)
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging factors
Panasonic LS5 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (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)
doesn't have external mic socket
32
decently wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than others (126 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone jack
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic LS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-LS5
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