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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z33

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
12
Overall
24
Casio Exilim EX-S5 front
 
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z33 Key Specs

Casio EX-S5
(Full Review)
  • 9MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • ()mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 100g - 102 x 35 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Announced August 2009
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z33 Overview

On this page, we are evaluating the Casio EX-S5 versus Casio EX-Z33, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact and both are created by Casio. The resolution of the EX-S5 (9MP) and the EX-Z33 (10MP) is very comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-S5 was announced 7 months earlier than the EX-Z33 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-S5 being a Ultracompact camera and the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise view of how the EX-S5 grades against the EX-Z33 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary
	
	

Reasons to pick Casio EX-S5 over the Casio EX-Z33

 EX-S5 EX-Z33 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Casio EX-S5

 EX-Z33 EX-S5 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009More modern by 7 months
Display resolution230k115kCrisper display (+115k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z33

 EX-S5 EX-Z33 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z33 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you should take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-S5 offers physical measurements of 102mm x 35mm x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") having a weight of 100 grams (0.22 lbs) whilst the Casio EX-Z33 has specifications of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-S5 versus Casio EX-Z33 in the latest 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 choose at that time. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-S5 versus the EX-Z33.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z33 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-S5 and EX-Z33 is 97 and 97 respectively.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z33 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z33 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The image underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-S5 and EX-Z33.

As you can tell, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Casio EX-Z33 to provide extra detail with its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged EX-S5 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z33 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z33 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Portrait photography advice
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
26
manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Street photography highlights
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography highlights
48
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
55
lighter than average in class (106g)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Sports photography information
Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
16
focal length is fixed (()mm)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-S5
Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
53
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse function
low megapixels (9MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
56
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-S5 Landscape photography features
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
focal length is fixed (()mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (9MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
27
manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-S5 as a Vlogging camera
Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
22
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing mic socket
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Casio EX-S5 vs Casio EX-Z33 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-S5 and Casio EX-Z33
 Casio Exilim EX-S5Casio Exilim EX-Z33
General Information
Make Casio Casio
Model type Casio Exilim EX-S5 Casio Exilim EX-Z33
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-08 2009-08-31
Physical type Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 9 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 64 64
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range () 36-107mm (3.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.7 inch 2.5 inch
Resolution of screen 115k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/2 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 2.80 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 100 grams (0.22 lbs) 106 grams (0.23 lbs)
Physical dimensions 102 x 35 x 22mm (4.0" x 1.4" x 0.9") 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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-80 NP-82
Self timer Yes (10 seconds, 2 seconds, Triple Self-timer) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SDHC Memory Card, SD Memory Card, Eye-Fi Wireless Card compatible SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $130 $120