Fujifilm Z33WP vs Ricoh WG-M1

Its time to examine more in depth at the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Ricoh WG-M1, both Waterproof cameras by manufacturers FujiFilm and Ricoh. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Fujifilm Z33WP (10MP) and WG-M1 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The Fujifilm Z33WP was brought out 6 years prior to the WG-M1 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Fujifilm Z33WP grades vs the WG-M1 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP and Ricoh WG-M1. The entire galleries are available at Fujifilm Z33WP Gallery and Ricoh WG-M1 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Fujifilm Z33WP has outer dimensions of 92mm x 60mm x 21mm (3.6" x 2.4" x 0.8") with a weight of 110 grams (0.24 lbs) while the Ricoh WG-M1 has specifications of 66mm x 43mm x 89mm (2.6" x 1.7" x 3.5") and a weight of 190 grams (0.42 lbs).

Examine the Fujifilm Z33WP versus Ricoh WG-M1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view size comparison of the Fujifilm Z33WP compared to the WG-M1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-M1 is 96 and 91 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by seeing technical specs. The visual here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Fujifilm Z33WP and WG-M1.

As you have seen, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Ricoh WG-M1 to provide extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The older Fujifilm Z33WP will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.