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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S2

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
29
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S2 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 S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic S2, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and S2 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 3 years before the S2 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short highlight of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores vs the S2 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm Z33WP S2 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 S2 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedJanuary 2012July 2009More modern by 30 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic S2

 Fujifilm Z33WP S2 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen size
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP comes with outside dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic S2 has proportions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the S2.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and S2 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by researching specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and S2.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You should count on the Panasonic S2 to result in greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
34
good MP (14 megapixels)
features face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography advice
Panasonic S2 Street photography advice
60
weather proof
lighter than average (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (112g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography information
Panasonic S2 Sports photography information
23
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery pack (280 CIPA)
low fps (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S2 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than average (110 grams)
weather proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
71
better than average battery pack (280 per charge)
lighter than others in class (112 grams)
good MP (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography info
Panasonic S2 Landscape photography info
26
weather proof
lack of manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
lack of Time Lapse function
41
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
better than average battery pack (280 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S2 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average (110g)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic port
33
relatively wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focus
lighter than others in class (112g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic S2
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-07-01 2012-01-09
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 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8s 8s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lb) 112 gr (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 280 shots
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 cost $197 $109