Clicky

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Olympus TG-310 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
33
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(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
  • Announced August 2009
Olympus TG-310
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-102mm (F3.9-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 96 x 63 x 23mm
  • Revealed January 2011
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310 Overview

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. There exists a sizeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and TG-310 (14MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was brought out 16 months before the TG-310 making them a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the TG-310 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus TG-310

 EX-Z33 TG-310 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-310 over the Casio EX-Z33

 TG-310 EX-Z33 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months
Display size2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus TG-310

 EX-Z33 TG-310 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310 Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 features physical measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus TG-310 has sizing of 96mm x 63mm x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 against the TG-310.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and TG-310 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to see the difference in sensor sizes purely by looking through a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and TG-310.

Clearly, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Olympus TG-310 to render extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Portrait photography camera
25
focusing manually
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
33
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Olympus TG-310 Street photography information
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
66
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment sealing
lighter than competition in class (155 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography factors
Olympus TG-310 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14MP)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
no phase detect auto focus
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Olympus TG-310 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse recording
low megapixels (10MP)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competition in class (155g)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (150 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.9)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus TG-310 Landscape photography highlights
27
focusing manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
39
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery pack (150 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Olympus TG-310 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
32
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focus
lighter than competition in class (155g)
slow max aperture (f3.9)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-310 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus TG-310
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Olympus TG-310
General Information
Brand Name Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Olympus TG-310
Category Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Announced 2009-08-31 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic III+
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-102mm (3.6x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.20 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 180 (30fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106g (0.23 lbs) 155g (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 63 x 23mm (3.8" x 2.5" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 - 150 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 LI-42B
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 1 1
Price at release $120 $0