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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-30MR

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Olympus SZ-30MR front
Portability
89
Imaging
38
Features
39
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-30MR 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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus SZ-30MR
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-600mm (F3.0-6.9) lens
  • 226g - 106 x 69 x 40mm
  • Introduced March 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Overview

Here, we are matching up the Casio EX-Z33 versus Olympus SZ-30MR, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Casio and Olympus. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SZ-30MR (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 18 months earlier than the SZ-30MR making them a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the SZ-30MR when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus SZ-30MR

 EX-Z33 SZ-30MR 
Manual focus More accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus SZ-30MR over the Casio EX-Z33

 SZ-30MR EX-Z33 
IntroducedMarch 2011August 2009More recent by 18 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus SZ-30MR

 EX-Z33 SZ-30MR 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither includes Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 features physical 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) while the Olympus SZ-30MR has specifications of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") with a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 versus Olympus SZ-30MR in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 against the SZ-30MR.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-30MR size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and SZ-30MR is 97 and 89 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-30MR top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor measurements simply by researching specs. The graphic here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and SZ-30MR.

All in all, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Olympus SZ-30MR to provide you with more detail having its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-30MR sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Portrait photography features
26
you can focus manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
features face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Street photography factors
55
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
60
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
lighter than competitors (226g)
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Olympus SZ-30MR Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
41
incredible zoom range (25-600mm 24.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
low battery power (220 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Olympus SZ-30MR Travel photography features
56
lighter than competitors (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
65
lighter than competitors (226 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long reach (600mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
low battery power (220 shots)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Olympus SZ-30MR Landscape photography information
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
40
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
low battery power (220 per charge)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
Olympus SZ-30MR Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
34
rather wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
features face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competitors (226g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-30MR Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus SZ-30MR
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Olympus SZ-30MR
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Olympus SZ-30MR
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2009-08-31 2011-03-02
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 10 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-600mm (24.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.0-6.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT Hypercrystal III Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1700 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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) 1920 x 1080 (30 fps)1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 226 gr (0.50 lbs)
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 - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 LI-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Launch price $120 $279