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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Olympus SZ-11 front
Portability
89
Imaging
37
Features
37
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11 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 SZ-11
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-500mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Launched July 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Olympus. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SZ-11 (14MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 23 months earlier than the SZ-11 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a in depth comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z33 grades against the SZ-11 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus SZ-11

 EX-Z33 SZ-11 
Focus manually Very exact focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-11 over the Casio EX-Z33

 SZ-11 EX-Z33 
LaunchedJuly 2011August 2009More modern by 23 months
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus SZ-11

 EX-Z33 SZ-11 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither provides Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior 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) while the Olympus SZ-11 has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") and a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the SZ-11.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and SZ-11 is 97 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes only by checking out a spec sheet. The image here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and SZ-11.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can expect the Olympus SZ-11 to show more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Olympus SZ-11
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manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Olympus SZ-11 Street photography details
55
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
screen does not articulate
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography info
Olympus SZ-11 Sports photography info
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
43
great zoom range (25-500mm 20.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
offers tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
terrible battery power (200 CIPA)
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography advice
Olympus SZ-11 Travel photography advice
56
lighter than average in class (106g)
flash built-in
missing Time Lapse function
low MP (10 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors in class (226g)
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
great reach (500mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-11 Landscape photography information
27
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not possible
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
40
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
terrible battery power (200 per charge)
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Olympus SZ-11 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 pxls)
missing mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (226 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-11 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus SZ-11
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Olympus SZ-11
General Information
Company Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Olympus SZ-11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2009-08-31 2011-07-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-500mm (20.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 9.30 m (@ ISO 1600)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30, 15fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG 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 grams (0.23 pounds) 226 grams (0.50 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 106 x 69 x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6")
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 life - 200 images
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Single Single
Price at launch $120 $253