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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS5

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 front
Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
30
Overall
33

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Key Specs

Fujifilm Z33WP
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 35-105mm (F3.7-4.2) lens
  • 110g - 92 x 60 x 21mm
  • Released July 2009
Panasonic ZS5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-300mm (F3.3-4.9) lens
  • 214g - 103 x 60 x 32mm
  • Released June 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ8
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Overview

Below, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic ZS5, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands FujiFilm and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the ZS5 (12MP) is relatively close and they feature the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 11 months prior to the ZS5 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up versus the ZS5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS5 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 ZS5 Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedJune 2010July 2009Newer by 11 months

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS5

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS5 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurement
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP enjoys outside dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) and the Panasonic ZS5 has sizing of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic ZS5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP versus the ZS5.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS5 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS5 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The pic below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS5.

To sum up, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic ZS5 to render extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop photographs much more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be behind in sensor innovation.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS5 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS5
19
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
comes with face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no external flash support
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography information
Panasonic ZS5 Street photography information
60
weather sealing
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (214g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography highlights
Panasonic ZS5 Sports photography highlights
23
weather sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
31
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
low resolution (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS5 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
no Timelapse recording
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
63
lighter than competition in class (214 grams)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (300mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS5 Landscape photography info
26
weather sealing
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
tiny screen (2.7")
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Timelapse recording
33
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7")
low resolution (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging details
Panasonic ZS5 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (110 grams)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
no external microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (214g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS5
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
General Information
Manufacturer FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5
Also called as - Lumix DMC-TZ8
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-07-01 2010-06-16
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 25-300mm (12.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-4.9
Macro focusing range 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1300s
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 gr (0.24 lbs) 214 gr (0.47 lbs)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 103 x 60 x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Retail pricing $197 $300