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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
27
Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50 front
Portability
90
Imaging
37
Features
57
Overall
45

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50 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 ZS50
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 243g - 111 x 65 x 34mm
  • Revealed January 2015
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ70
  • Previous Model is Panasonic ZS45
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS60
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and the ZS50 (12MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The Fujifilm Z33WP was revealed 6 years prior to the ZS50 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades against the ZS50 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS50 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS50 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 ZS50 Fujifilm Z33WP 
RevealedJanuary 2015July 2009Newer by 67 months
Manually focus More exact focus
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution1040k230kSharper display (+810k dot)

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS50

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS50 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm Z33WP provides physical measurements of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS50 has sizing of 111mm x 65mm x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3") having a weight of 243 grams (0.54 lbs).

Check the Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the ZS50.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS50 is 96 and 90 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by looking through specifications. The image underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS50.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You can expect to see the Panasonic ZS50 to result in more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS50
19
no manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
42
manual focus
comes with face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Street photography with Panasonic ZS50
60
environment proof
lighter than others in class (110g)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
lighter than competitors (243 grams)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Sports photography with Panasonic ZS50
23
environment proof
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
43
incredible zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking autofocus
low megapixels (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography factors
Panasonic ZS50 Travel photography factors
60
lighter than others in class (110g)
environment proof
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
megapixel count low (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
66
lighter than competitors (243g)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
great zoom (720mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic ZS50 Landscape photography highlights
26
environment proof
no 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 exposure
lack of image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
51
manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging info
Panasonic ZS50 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (110g)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.7)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
34
reasonably wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (243g)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
lack of external microphone socket
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS50
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS50
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ70
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-07-01 2015-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type 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 distance 8cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dots 1,040k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 8s 4s
Highest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s 10.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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 (60p/60i/30p), 1280 x 720 (60p/30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 110 grams (0.24 lb) 243 grams (0.54 lb)
Physical dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 111 x 65 x 34mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 44
DXO Color Depth score not tested 20.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.2
DXO Low light score not tested 138
Other
Battery life - 300 photos
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $197 $350