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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS8

Portability
96
Imaging
33
Features
20
Overall
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Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 front
Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
39
Overall
37

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS8 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 ZS8
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 210g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
  • Released July 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-TZ18
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic ZS7
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS8 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Panasonic ZS8, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by companies FujiFilm and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and ZS8 (14MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was announced 24 months before the ZS8 making the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Fujifilm Z33WP matches up vs the ZS8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Fujifilm Z33WP over the Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS8 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS8 over the Fujifilm Z33WP

 ZS8 Fujifilm Z33WP 
ReleasedJuly 2011July 2009More recent by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS8

 Fujifilm Z33WP ZS8 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch display Neither has Touch display

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS8 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Fujifilm Z33WP has physical 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 ZS8 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 210 grams (0.46 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP vs the ZS8.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS8 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS8 is 96 and 92 respectively.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS8 top view buttons comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS8 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it's hard to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Fujifilm Z33WP and ZS8.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic ZS8 to resolve extra detail with its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images far more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS8 sensor size comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and ViewFinder

Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic ZS8 as a Portrait photography camera
19
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Street photography info
Panasonic ZS8 Street photography info
60
weather sealing
lighter than competition (110 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210g)
no articulating screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS8 Sports photography advice
23
weather sealing
slow frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
47
incredible zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
max fps low (2.0 frames/s)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Travel photography highlights
Panasonic ZS8 Travel photography highlights
60
lighter than competition (110 grams)
weather sealing
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
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lighter than average (210g)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
no Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Fujifilm Z33WP
Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS8
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weather sealing
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Time Lapse function
44
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Fujifilm Z33WP Vlogging features
Panasonic ZS8 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (110 grams)
wide angle not great (35mm)
slow max aperture (f3.7)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have external mic port
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rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than average (210 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Fujifilm Z33WP vs Panasonic ZS8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Fujifilm Z33WP and Panasonic ZS8
 Fujifilm FinePix Z33WPPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
General Information
Brand FujiFilm Panasonic
Model type Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-TZ18
Category Waterproof Small Sensor Superzoom
Revealed 2009-07-01 2011-07-19
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CCD CCD
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-105mm (3.0x) 24-384mm (16.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.7-4.2 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing distance 8cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 8 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0 frames per second 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.90 m 5.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Slow sync, Red-eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 110 grams (0.24 pounds) 210 grams (0.46 pounds)
Dimensions 92 x 60 x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 life - 340 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-45 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Launch cost $197 $275