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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3 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
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Launched August 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Replaced the Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3, both Waterproof digital cameras by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the TS3 (12MP) is fairly similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was announced 3 years earlier than the TS3 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the TS3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm Z33WP TS3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 TS3 Fujifilm Z33WP 
LaunchedAugust 2011July 2009Fresher by 25 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic TS3

 Fujifilm Z33WP TS3 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension2.7"2.7"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got outer 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) whilst the Panasonic TS3 has sizing of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP and the TS3.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and TS3 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by going over specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and TS3.

Plainly, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic TS3 to deliver greater detail with its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
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manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Street photography with Panasonic TS3
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition (110g)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Panasonic TS3
23
weather proofing
max fps low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
37
image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
good battery (310 shots)
max shutter speed is low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic TS3 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (110 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
good battery (310 per charge)
environment proofing
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography advice
Panasonic TS3 Landscape photography advice
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weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
environment proofing
good battery (310 CIPA)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
low resolution sensor (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging details
Panasonic TS3 Vlogging details
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic port
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reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
no external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic TS3
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT3
Category Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 2011-08-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 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 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 197 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1")
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 - 310 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Launch price $197 $380