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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS30

Portability
96
Imaging
32
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
Portability
92
Imaging
41
Features
48
Overall
43

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS30 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 ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2013
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS25
  • Later Model is Panasonic ZS35
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS30 Overview

Here, we are evaluating the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic ZS30, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and ZS30 (18MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was manufactured 4 years before the ZS30 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP scores vs the ZS30 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS30 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 ZS30 Fujifilm Z33WP 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2009More recent by 42 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kClearer display (+690k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS30

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS30 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS30 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Fujifilm Z33WP has got external measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS30 has proportions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs).

See the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic ZS30 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the ZS30.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS30 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS30 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS30 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS30 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS30.

As you have seen, both of those cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to show more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS30 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS30 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZS30 Portrait photography info
19
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
32
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
can't use external flash
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography factors
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography factors
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides focus via touch
lighter than competition (198g)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS30
23
weather proofing
low fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
45
amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,200 seconds)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery power (260 CIPA)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
59
lighter than competition in class (110 grams)
weather proofing
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than competition (198 grams)
provides focus via touch
MP count decent (18MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
low battery power (260 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography advice
Panasonic ZS30 Landscape photography advice
26
weather proofing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Time Lapse recording
43
pretty wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (18MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging advice
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition in class (110g)
wide angle not great (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.7)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
missing mic support
35
pretty wide (24mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition (198 grams)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of mic port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS30 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS30
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ40
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2013-01-07
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 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 18MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-480mm (20.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 920 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1200 secs
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
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
AE bracketing
White balance 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 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110g (0.24 lb) 198g (0.44 lb)
Physical 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 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 shots
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at launch $197 $250