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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS20

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS20 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 ZS20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced April 2012
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-TZ30
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS15
  • Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS20 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic ZS20, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and ZS20 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was released 3 years earlier than the ZS20 and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades versus the ZS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS20 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 ZS20 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedApril 2012July 2009More recent by 34 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS20

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS20 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS20 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got exterior dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS20 has sizing of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs).

Compare the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic ZS20 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the ZS20.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS20 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS20 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS20 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS20 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The visual underneath will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS20.

Plainly, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS20 to deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS20 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography info
Panasonic ZS20 Street photography info
60
environment sealing
lighter than competition (110g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
fixed screen
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Sports photography highlights
23
environment sealing
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
bad battery life (260 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS20 Travel photography factors
59
lighter than competition (110g)
environment sealing
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
68
lighter than competition in class (206g)
supports focus via touch
megapixel count decent (14MP)
built-in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
great zoom (480mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
bad battery life (260 shots)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
26
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
42
pretty wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
bad battery life (260 CIPA)
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging highlights
Panasonic ZS20 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
missing microphone jack
34
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (206 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have external mic socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS20
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ30
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2012-04-26
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 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
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
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Max aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 15s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter rate 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (220 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 206 grams (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch price $197 $349