Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ1
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ1 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
- 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Revealed January 2012
Photography Glossary Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview
Here is a thorough assessment of the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic SZ1, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 3 years earlier than the SZ1 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores vs the SZ1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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This is a sample of the gallery pics for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1. The entire galleries are provided at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Panasonic SZ1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic SZ1
| Fujifilm Z33WP | SZ1 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Fujifilm Z33WP
| SZ1 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2012 | July 2009 | Fresher by 30 months | |
| Display sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic SZ1
| Fujifilm Z33WP | SZ1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
| Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
| Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact same display resolution | |
| Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen | |||
| Touch friendly display | Absent Touch friendly display |
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison
If you are intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z33WP offers outer 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).
Compare the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic SZ1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the SZ1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ1 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by going over specs. The visual underneath should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ1.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to deliver more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind in sensor technology.
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications
| Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
| Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 |
| Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2012-01-09 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Maximum resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
| Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect focusing | ||
| Contract detect focusing | ||
| Phase detect focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | - | 23 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 35-105mm (3.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.1-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 8cm | 4cm |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8s | 8s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 3.90 m | 5.60 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lbs) | 131 grams (0.29 lbs) |
| 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 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 | - | 250 pictures |
| Battery style | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | NP-45 | - |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at launch | $197 | $179 |