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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S1

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Launched July 2009
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Let's look a bit more in depth at the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic S1, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was revealed 18 months before the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades versus the S1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm Z33WP S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 S1 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2011July 2009More recent by 18 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic S1

 Fujifilm Z33WP S1 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither features Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys outer measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") and a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the S1.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and S1 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements only by researching specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and S1.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic S1 to render extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
21
no manual focus
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Street photography with Panasonic S1
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition (110g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proofing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
59
lighter than competition (110g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
62
lighter than competitors (117g)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low MP (12MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Landscape photography camera
26
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
manual mode not available
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging information
Panasonic S1 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not have selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone port
31
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (117 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic S1
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2011-01-05
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 117 grams (0.26 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 - 240 pictures
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $197 $269