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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS front
Portability
91
Imaging
36
Features
40
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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 TG-1 iHS
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F2.0-4.9) lens
  • 230g - 112 x 67 x 30mm
  • Announced May 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Overview

Below, we will be comparing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Olympus. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the TG-1 iHS (12MP) is pretty well matched and they use the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The EX-Z33 was introduced 3 years earlier than the TG-1 iHS and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the TG-1 iHS with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-Z33 TG-1 iHS 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-1 iHS over the Casio EX-Z33

 TG-1 iHS EX-Z33 
AnnouncedMay 2012August 2009Fresher by 32 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution610k230kCrisper screen (+380k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus TG-1 iHS

 EX-Z33 TG-1 iHS 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen Lack of Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Physical Comparison

In case you're going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 has got exterior dimensions 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-1 iHS has proportions of 112mm x 67mm x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 230 grams (0.51 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS 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 differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the TG-1 iHS.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and TG-1 iHS is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's tough to picture the gap between sensor sizing just by checking specifications. The graphic below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and TG-1 iHS.

Plainly, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Olympus TG-1 iHS to give more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots much more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Portrait photography camera
26
has manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
27
includes face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (106g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Olympus TG-1 iHS Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 shots)
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Olympus TG-1 iHS Travel photography features
56
lighter than others (106 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
68
great battery pack (350 shots)
environment proofing
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
Olympus TG-1 iHS Landscape photography factors
27
has manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
46
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
environment proofing
great battery pack (350 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
no manual control
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Olympus TG-1 iHS as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone jack
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
very good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing microphone port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-1 iHS Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus TG-1 iHS
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Olympus Tough TG-1 iHS
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-31 2012-05-08
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - TruePic VI
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 10MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 3968 x 2976
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
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) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focusing distance 10cm -
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5" 3"
Resolution of screen 230k dot 610k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft -
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 230 grams (0.51 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 67 x 30mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
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 - 350 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 LI90B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 and 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal -
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $120 $399