Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Olympus XZ-1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Olympus XZ-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Olympus XZ-1
EX-Z33 | XZ-1 |
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Reasons to pick Olympus XZ-1 over the Casio EX-Z33
XZ-1 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | January 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | Newer by 17 months |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 614k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+384k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Olympus XZ-1
EX-Z33 | XZ-1 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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.

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Casio EX-Z33 vs Olympus XZ-1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Olympus XZ-1 | |
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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 |