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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20 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 TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FT20
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a thorough comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20, both Waterproof cameras by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was revealed 3 years before the TS20 and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores versus the TS20 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Z33WP TS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 TS20 Fujifilm Z33WP 
RevealedJanuary 2012July 2009Fresher by 31 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic TS20

 Fujifilm Z33WP TS20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size2.7"2.7"Same screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera often, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got physical dimensions 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 TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the TS20.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and TS20 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor sizing purely by viewing a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and TS20.

As you can see, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Panasonic TS20 to result in greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Portrait photography camera
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography details
Panasonic TS20 Street photography details
60
weather proof
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (142g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography factors
Panasonic TS20 Sports photography factors
23
weather proof
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
environment sealing
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography features
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
60
lighter than average in class (110g)
weather proof
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse recording
resolution not great (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
70
lighter than competition in class (142g)
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
really wide (25mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Landscape photography advice
26
weather proof
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
41
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
environment sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
screen is small (2.7")
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone port
31
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (142 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.9)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic TS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Name FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-01-31
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias 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 files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 8cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 4.40 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $197 $179