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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
33
Features
40
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic LX3
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
  • 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
  • Launched November 2008
  • Successor is Panasonic LX5
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX3 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic LX3, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty well matched but the Fujifilm Z33WP (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") possess different sensor measurements.

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was announced 8 months after the LX3 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm Z33WP LX3 
LaunchedJuly 2009November 2008More modern by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 LX3 Fujifilm Z33WP 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic LX3

 Fujifilm Z33WP LX3 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Neither provides Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides outer dimensions 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 LX3 has dimensions of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic LX3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the LX3.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and LX3 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very difficult to imagine the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The pic here will help provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and LX3.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same MP albeit different sensor sizes. The Fujifilm Z33WP includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallow DOF more challenging. The newer Fujifilm Z33WP should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography info
Panasonic LX3 Portrait photography info
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no manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
39
manual focus
exports RAW files
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proofing
lighter than others in class (110g)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/1.63")
heavier than average (265g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Panasonic LX3
23
environment proofing
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
26
built in image stabilization (Optical)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (10MP)
small sensor (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Panasonic LX3
59
lighter than others in class (110g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
no Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
60
has built in flash
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
does not have Time Lapse function
heavier than average (265g)
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Panasonic LX3
26
environment proofing
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Timelapse recording
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manual focus
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/1.63")
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Fujifilm Z33WP
Vlogging with Panasonic LX3
25
lighter than others in class (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
30
decently wide (24mm)
fast max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic socket
heavier than average (265g)
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic LX3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
General Information
Company FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2008-11-04
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-60mm (2.5x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/2.0-2.8
Macro focus distance 8cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 8.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE 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) 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG -
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 265 grams (0.58 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 39
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 94
Other
Battery model 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $197 $449