Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 Key Specs
(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
- Introduced July 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 208g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Introduced June 2012
- Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ25
- Refreshed by Panasonic ZS20

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15, former is a Waterproof while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the ZS15 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The Fujifilm Z33WP was manufactured 4 years earlier than the ZS15 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the ZS15 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP & Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15. The entire galleries are viewable at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery & Panasonic ZS15 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm Z33WP | ZS15 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm Z33WP
ZS15 | Fujifilm Z33WP | |||
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Introduced | June 2012 | ![]() | July 2009 | Newer by 36 months |
Screen dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS15
Fujifilm Z33WP | ZS15 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | No selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Neither has Touch friendly screen |
Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP has exterior 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) while the Panasonic ZS15 has proportions of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 208 grams (0.46 lbs).
See the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the ZS15.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS15 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor dimensions purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS15.
As you can see, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic ZS15 to provide you with more detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | FujiFilm | Panasonic |
Model | Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 |
Also referred to as | - | Lumix DMC-TZ25 |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Introduced | 2009-07-01 | 2012-06-29 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 3:2 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
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) | 24-384mm (16.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.7-4.2 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 8cm | 3cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 15 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 1.0 frames/s | 2.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.90 m | 6.40 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) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 110 grams (0.24 lb) | 208 grams (0.46 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") |
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 | - | 260 pictures |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-45 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch cost | $197 | $279 |