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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
29
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3 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 SZ3
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 126g - 95 x 56 x 22mm
  • Launched January 2013
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3 Overview

Below is a detailed assessment of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and SZ3 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was launched 4 years before the SZ3 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the SZ3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ3 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SZ3 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic SZ3

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ3 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display measurements
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP has outside measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ3 has measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs).

Contrast the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the SZ3.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ3 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements purely by reading technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ3.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Panasonic SZ3 to offer extra detail utilizing its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Portrait photography camera
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focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography information
Panasonic SZ3 Street photography information
60
weather proof
lighter than competition (110 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126g)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ3 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
includes tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Travel photography highlights
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lighter than competition (110g)
weather proof
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
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lighter than competition in class (126g)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic SZ3 Landscape photography highlights
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weather proof
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual mode not possible
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging features
Panasonic SZ3 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (110g)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have microphone jack
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pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (126 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic SZ3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ3
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-07-01 2013-01-07
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 -
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 2.7"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.10 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest 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) 126 gr (0.28 lb)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 95 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
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 - 250 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $197 $150