Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic S3

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic S3, former being a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and S3 (14MP) but they possess the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was introduced 18 months before the S3 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up vs the S3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3. The whole galleries are available at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery & Panasonic S3 Gallery.

In case you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z33WP comes with physical dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic S3 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the S3.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and S3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will help offer you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and S3.

As you have seen, each of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S3 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.