Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS

Following is a in-depth review of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus SZ-31MR iHS, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SZ-31MR iHS (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 3 years prior to the SZ-31MR iHS which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the SZ-31MR iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Olympus SZ-31MR iHS Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 has physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS has proportions of 106mm x 69mm x 40mm (4.2" x 2.7" x 1.6") accompanied by a weight of 226 grams (0.50 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the EX-Z33 and the SZ-31MR iHS.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and SZ-31MR iHS is 97 and 89 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by going through specifications. The image here will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and SZ-31MR iHS.

To sum up, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Olympus SZ-31MR iHS to produce more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.