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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus VG-160

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Olympus VG-160 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus VG-160 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 VG-160
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.5) lens
  • 125g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus VG-160 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus VG-160, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Casio and Olympus. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and VG-160 (14MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 3 years before the VG-160 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the VG-160 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus VG-160

 EX-Z33 VG-160 
Focus manually Very accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Olympus VG-160 over the Casio EX-Z33

 VG-160 EX-Z33 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 28 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus VG-160

 EX-Z33 VG-160 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus VG-160 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with exterior dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Olympus VG-160 has proportions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 125 grams (0.28 lbs).

Look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus VG-160 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the VG-160.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus VG-160 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and VG-160 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus VG-160 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus VG-160 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's hard to see the gap between sensor measurements just by going over specifications. The graphic below should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and VG-160.

Plainly, the 2 cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Olympus VG-160 to offer you greater detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus VG-160 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus VG-160 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
Olympus VG-160 Portrait photography info
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
34
MP count good (14MP)
offers face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Olympus VG-160 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
56
lighter than others (125 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Sports photography highlights
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
MP count good (14MP)
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
low battery life (165 per charge)
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Olympus VG-160 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
66
lighter than others (125 grams)
MP count good (14MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (26mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery life (165 CIPA)
does not contain selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography highlights
Olympus VG-160 Landscape photography highlights
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
37
quite wide (26mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
MP count good (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
low battery life (165 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
Olympus VG-160 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
doesn't have external mic socket
30
quite wide (26mm)
offers face detect focusing
lighter than others (125 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus VG-160 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus VG-160
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Olympus VG-160
General Information
Make Casio Olympus
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Olympus VG-160
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2012-01-10
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4288 x 3216
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 26-130mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 7cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 4.80 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30,15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 180 (30,15 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic 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 None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 125 gr (0.28 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 - 165 photos
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 LI-70B
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
Storage slots One One
Retail price $120 $90