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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-4

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Olympus Tough TG-4 front
Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
51
Overall
44

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-4 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
  • Released August 2009
Olympus TG-4
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • 247g - 112 x 66 x 31mm
  • Released April 2015
  • Earlier Model is Olympus TG-3
  • Updated by Olympus TG-5
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-4 Overview

Below is a detailed review of the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus TG-4, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Olympus. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and TG-4 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 6 years prior to the TG-4 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go in to a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the TG-4 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus TG-4

 EX-Z33 TG-4 

Reasons to pick Olympus TG-4 over the Casio EX-Z33

 TG-4 EX-Z33 
ReleasedApril 2015August 2009More recent by 68 months
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus TG-4

 EX-Z33 TG-4 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Missing Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-4 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 offers exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Olympus TG-4 has proportions of 112mm x 66mm x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2") and a weight of 247 grams (0.54 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the TG-4.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-4 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and TG-4 is 97 and 90 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-4 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-4 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through specifications. The graphic below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and TG-4.

To sum up, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Olympus TG-4 to provide you with more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-4 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-4 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Olympus TG-4 as a Portrait photography camera
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you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
46
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
saves RAW files
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Olympus TG-4 Street photography info
55
lighter than others in class (106g)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
65
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
more heavy than average (247g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Olympus TG-4 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
47
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
great battery (380 CIPA)
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography highlights
Olympus TG-4 Travel photography highlights
56
lighter than others in class (106g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
74
great battery (380 shots)
environment sealing
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
more heavy than average (247 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Olympus TG-4
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
62
has manual focus
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
megapixel count good (16MP)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
great battery (380 per charge)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
lack of manual mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Olympus TG-4 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external mic socket
34
relatively wide (25mm)
fast maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
supports face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
missing external microphone socket
more heavy than average (247g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus TG-4 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus TG-4
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Olympus Tough TG-4
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Olympus Tough TG-4
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-31 2015-04-13
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - TruePic VII
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.0-4.9
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/2000s
Continuous shooting rate - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 7.90 m (at ISO 1600)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, redeye reduction, fill-in, off, LED
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) 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG H.264, Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 247g (0.54 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 112 x 66 x 31mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 380 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 LI-92B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD, SDHC, SDXC, Internal Memory
Card slots Single Single
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