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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Olympus XZ-1 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
51
Overall
41

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 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 XZ-1
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F1.8-2.5) lens
  • 275g - 111 x 65 x 42mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 Overview

The following is a complete overview of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Casio and Olympus. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the XZ-1 (10MP) is relatively similar but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and XZ-1 (1/1.63") use different sensor dimensions.

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The EX-Z33 was announced 17 months before the XZ-1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a detailed comparison, below is a brief summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the XZ-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus XZ-1

 EX-Z33 XZ-1 

Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 XZ-1 EX-Z33 
IntroducedJanuary 2011August 2009Newer by 17 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution614k230kClearer screen (+384k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus XZ-1

 EX-Z33 XZ-1 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch screen Neither contains Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 has got external measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Olympus XZ-1 has specifications of 111mm x 65mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7") having a weight of 275 grams (0.61 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 and the XZ-1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and XZ-1 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading technical specs. The pic here should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and XZ-1.

As you have seen, each of these cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 has got the tinier sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Olympus XZ-1
26
focusing manually
no manual control
can't use external flash
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
45
you can focus manually
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Olympus XZ-1
55
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
59
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than average (275 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Olympus XZ-1
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
38
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes tracking autofocus
better than average battery (320 shots)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Olympus XZ-1 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse function
resolution not great (10MP)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
better than average battery (320 shots)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than average (275 grams)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
Olympus XZ-1 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
no manual control
no image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
54
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (320 per charge)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
Olympus XZ-1 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
31
fairly wide (28mm)
good max aperture (f1.8)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
includes face detection autofocus
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic jack
heavier than average (275 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus XZ-1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Olympus XZ-1
General Information
Brand Casio Olympus
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Olympus XZ-1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2011-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - TruePic V
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/1.63"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 8.07 x 5.56mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 44.9mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
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 3664 x 2752
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/1.8-2.5
Macro focus range 10cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 4.5
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 614 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - OLED
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic (optional)
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 8.60 m (ISO 800)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance 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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 275g (0.61 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 111 x 65 x 42mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 34
DXO Color Depth score not tested 18.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.4
DXO Low light score not tested 117
Other
Battery life - 320 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 Li-50B
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Retail price $120 $567