Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-P3
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-P3 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 12800
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 369g - 122 x 69 x 34mm
- Released August 2011
- Previous Model is Olympus E-P2
- Refreshed by Olympus E-P5
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The following is a in depth comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-P3, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Casio and Olympus. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the E-P3 (12MP) is fairly well matched but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and E-P3 (Four Thirds) offer totally different sensor size.
Photography GlossaryThe EX-Z33 was revealed 23 months earlier than the E-P3 making them a generation away from each other. Both the cameras have different body design with the Casio EX-Z33 being a Compact camera and the Olympus E-P3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the E-P3 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Olympus PEN E-P3. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Olympus E-P3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus E-P3
| EX-Z33 | E-P3 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Olympus E-P3 over the Casio EX-Z33
| E-P3 | EX-Z33 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | August 2011 |  | August 2009 | Newer by 23 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
| Display resolution | 614k |  | 230k | Crisper display (+384k dot) |
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus E-P3
| EX-Z33 | E-P3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-P3 Physical Comparison
If you're aiming to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Olympus E-P3 has dimensions of 122mm x 69mm x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 369 grams (0.81 lbs).
Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-P3 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the E-P3.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and E-P3 is 97 and 86 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-P3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's difficult to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking specs. The pic here might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and E-P3.
As you can plainly see, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 using its tinier sensor will make achieving bokeh harder and the Olympus E-P3 will give you extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-P3 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus E-P3 Specifications
| Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Casio | Olympus |
| Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Olympus PEN E-P3 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2009-08-31 | 2011-08-17 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | TruePic VI |
| Sensor type | CCD | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | Four Thirds |
| Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 17.3 x 13mm |
| Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 224.9mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 |
| Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Total focus points | - | 35 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | - |
| Macro focusing range | 10cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 107 |
| Crop factor | 5.8 | 2.1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.5" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 614k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Display tech | - | 3:2 OLED with Anti-Fingerprint Coating |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
| Change WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 2.80 m | 10.00 m (@ ISO 200) |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in, Slow Sync, Wireless, Manual (3 levels) |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Maximum flash sync | - | 1/180 secs |
| 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 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 106 gr (0.23 pounds) | 369 gr (0.81 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 122 x 69 x 34mm (4.8" x 2.7" x 1.3") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | 51 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 20.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.1 |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | 536 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | - | 330 shots |
| Battery format | - | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | NP-82 | BLS-5 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Retail price | $120 | $0 |
