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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40 front
Portability
90
Imaging
43
Features
58
Overall
49

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40 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 ZS40
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 240g - 111 x 64 x 34mm
  • Announced January 2014
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-TZ60
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS35
  • New Model is Panasonic ZS45
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40, one is a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and ZS40 (18MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was introduced 5 years before the ZS40 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short view of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the ZS40 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS40 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS40 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 ZS40 Fujifilm Z33WP 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2009Newer by 55 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS40

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS40 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z33WP offers physical dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") and a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Panasonic ZS40 has specifications of 111mm x 64mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3") with a weight of 240 grams (0.53 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the ZS40.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS40 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The pic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS40.

As you can tell, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS40 to give extra detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Portrait photography camera
19
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
52
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
includes face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Street photography camera
Panasonic ZS40 as a Street photography camera
60
weather proofing
lighter than competition (110 grams)
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
69
image stabilization (Optical)
delivers RAW files
lighter than others in class (240g)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS40
23
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
54
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
includes tracking focus
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography details
Panasonic ZS40 Travel photography details
60
lighter than competition (110 grams)
weather proofing
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
69
lighter than others in class (240 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (18 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
long zoom (720mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS40
26
weather proofing
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
56
has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (18MP)
delivers RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging factors
Panasonic ZS40 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone support
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (240g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS40
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS40
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ60
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2014-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 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 Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4896 x 3672
Maximum native ISO 1600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO - 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
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) 24-720mm (30.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 920k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 200k dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.90 m 6.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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) 240 grams (0.53 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 111 x 64 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.5" x 1.3")
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 - 300 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
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at release $197 $450