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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Olympus OM-D E-M1 front
Portability
71
Imaging
52
Features
85
Overall
65

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Released August 2009
Olympus E-M1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 497g - 130 x 94 x 63mm
  • Announced October 2013
  • New Model is Olympus E-M1 II
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and E-M1 (16MP) and the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and E-M1 (Four Thirds) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 5 years earlier than the E-M1 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-M1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the E-M1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus E-M1

 EX-Z33 E-M1 

Reasons to pick Olympus E-M1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 E-M1 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedOctober 2013August 2009Newer by 50 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution1037k230kSharper display (+807k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus E-M1

 EX-Z33 E-M1 
Manually focus Very exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus E-M1 has sizing of 130mm x 94mm x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5") along with a weight of 497 grams (1.10 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 and the E-M1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and E-M1 is 97 and 71 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and E-M1.

As you can see, each of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 with its smaller sensor is going to make getting bokeh harder and the Olympus E-M1 will provide extra detail because of its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography advice
Olympus E-M1 Portrait photography advice
25
manual focus
manual mode not available
external flash not possible
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
71
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Olympus E-M1 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW files
includes touch to focus
environment proofing
lighter than competition in class (497g)
very good ISO range (25,600)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Olympus E-M1 Sports photography features
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Olympus E-M1 Travel photography features
56
lighter than competition (106g)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competition in class (497g)
environment proofing
includes touch to focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Olympus E-M1 Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
72
manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery life (350 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus E-M1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
does not have mic port
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
has mic port
lighter than competition in class (497 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-M1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus E-M1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Olympus OM-D E-M1
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Olympus OM-D E-M1
Type Small Sensor Compact Pro Mirrorless
Released 2009-08-31 2013-10-28
Body design Compact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePIC VII
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 81
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) -
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 -
Macro focus range 10cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 2,360 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.74x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 10.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m no built-in flash
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Flash Auto, Redeye, Fill-in, Flash Off, Red-eye Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (1st curtain), Slow sync (2nd curtain), Manual
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 497 grams (1.10 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 130 x 94 x 63mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 73
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.0
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.7
DXO Low light score not tested 757
Other
Battery life - 350 photographs
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 BLN-1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 secs, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $120 $799