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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
37
Overall
36

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 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
  • Introduced July 2009
Panasonic ZS15
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS15 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS15 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 ZS15 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedJune 2012July 2009Newer by 36 months
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS15

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS15 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed 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).

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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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS15
19
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
21
no manual focus
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS15 as a Street photography camera
60
environment proofing
lighter than competition (110g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (208g)
no moving screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS15 Sports photography advice
23
environment proofing
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
36
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography features
Panasonic ZS15 Travel photography features
60
lighter than competition (110g)
environment proofing
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
61
lighter than competition (208g)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (384mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
bad battery power (260 shots)
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZS15 Landscape photography factors
26
environment proofing
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
37
rather wide (24mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
bad battery power (260 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS15 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone port
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (208g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
missing external mic support
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS15 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS15
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS15
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