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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ5

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
34
Overall
35

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ5 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
  • Revealed July 2009
Panasonic SZ5
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 104 x 58 x 21mm
  • Announced July 2012
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ5 Overview

Here is a extended review of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic SZ5, one being a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and SZ5 (14MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was manufactured 4 years prior to the SZ5 and that is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the SZ5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ5 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 SZ5 Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedJuly 2012July 2009Fresher by 37 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic SZ5

 Fujifilm Z33WP SZ5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ5 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and dimensions. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys physical 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 SZ5 has dimensions of 104mm x 58mm x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic SZ5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the SZ5.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ5 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ5 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be tough to envision the contrast between sensor sizing merely by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and SZ5.

As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Panasonic SZ5 to deliver extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
33
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Street photography with Panasonic SZ5
60
weather proof
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors (136 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Sports photography camera
23
weather proof
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic SZ5 as a Travel photography camera
59
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
weather proof
has built in flash
no Time Lapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competitors (136g)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography factors
Panasonic SZ5 Landscape photography factors
26
weather proof
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Time Lapse function
42
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging details
Panasonic SZ5 Vlogging details
25
lighter than average in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic jack
32
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competitors (136g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic SZ5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic SZ5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ5
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-07-18
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 range 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology - TFT Screen LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB 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 720p ( 30,25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 136 grams (0.30 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 104 x 58 x 21mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $197 $195