Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Digital Camera Review

The Fujifilm Z33WP is a waterproof (up to 10 feet depth) compact camera that takes only lackluster photos. But at $140, it won’t break the bank if you lose it in the surf.

This review is organized into 16 pages
Page 1 Product Tour Read More...	Page 2 Color Color accuracy is good, though there are only 3 color modes. Read More...	Page 3 Noise Noise is noticeable (but not obtrusive) at all ISO levels, but high ISO images are extremely grainy. Read More...
Page 4 Resolution Distortion is very low, yet images are a bit soft at the edges. Read More...	Page 5 Video It captures video easily, but the video is low-res and grainy with poor color. Read More...	Page 6 Sample Photos A gallery of photos taken with the Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP Read More...
Page 7 Playback There are many playback options, though the screen is rather small. Read More...	Page 8 Hardware The total package is compact and convenient. However, the zoom only reaches 3x, and the wide angle isn’t very wide. Read More...	Page 9 Controls The shutter button is well placed, but the same can’t be said for the zoom buttons. Read More...
Page 10 Design & Handling The compact body fits well in the hand, yet the controls on the back and the on-screen menus are awkward. Read More...	Page 11 Canon D10 Comparison We compare the Z33WP to the D10. Read More...	Page 12 Olympus Tough 8000 Comparison We compare the Z33WP to the Stylus TOUGH-8000. Read More...
Page 13 Pentax W80 Comparison We compare the Z33WP to the Optio W80. Read More...	Page 14 Conclusion Read our final conclusion of the Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP. Read More...	Page 15 Photo Gallery Read More...
Part 16 Comments Read what people are saying about the Fujifilm FinePix Z33WP. Add your comments...

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