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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
Portability
91
Imaging
40
Features
43
Overall
41

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS5 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 TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Introduced July 2013
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Renewed by Panasonic TS6
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS5 Overview

Below is a extended assessment of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic TS5, both Waterproof digital cameras by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and TS5 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was revealed 5 years earlier than the TS5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores vs the TS5 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm Z33WP TS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 TS5 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedJuly 2013July 2009More recent by 49 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic TS5

 Fujifilm Z33WP TS5 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera often, you'll have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP features physical dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") having a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic TS5 has measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic TS5 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the TS5.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS5 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and TS5 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS5 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to envision the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The graphic here may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm Z33WP and TS5.

Plainly, both cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should expect the Panasonic TS5 to offer greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will help you crop pictures way more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography factors
Panasonic TS5 Portrait photography factors
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
32
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography highlights
Panasonic TS5 Street photography highlights
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (110g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography info
Panasonic TS5 Sports photography info
23
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery power (370 CIPA)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Panasonic TS5
60
lighter than competition in class (110g)
weather proofing
flash built-in
no Timelapse recording
sensor resolution not great (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
72
good battery power (370 shots)
weather sealing
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS5 as a Landscape photography camera
26
weather proofing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse recording
52
rather wide (28mm)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery power (370 per charge)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging features
Panasonic TS5 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone port
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
lack of external mic port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic TS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic TS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
General Information
Make FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FT5
Type Waterproof Waterproof
Released 2009-07-01 2013-07-12
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 28-128mm (4.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 8cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.90 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
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 BuiltIn
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lbs) 214 grams (0.47 lbs)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1")
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 - 370 pictures
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 DMW-BCM13
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $197 $350