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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic 3D1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
35
Features
36
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic 3D1 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
Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Revealed November 2011
Photography Glossary

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic 3D1 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic 3D1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the 3D1 (12MP) is very close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 3 years before the 3D1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a quick view of how the EX-Z33 matches up versus the 3D1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic 3D1

 EX-Z33 3D1 
Manual focus Very exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 3D1 EX-Z33 
RevealedNovember 2011August 2009More modern by 26 months
Display size3.5"2.5"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic 3D1

 EX-Z33 3D1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic 3D1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 has 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) and the Panasonic 3D1 has sizing of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic 3D1 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select during that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the 3D1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic 3D1 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and 3D1 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic 3D1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic 3D1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing a spec sheet. The image here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and 3D1.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic 3D1 to render extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic 3D1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic 3D1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography info
26
focusing manually
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
26
provides face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Panasonic 3D1 Street photography information
55
lighter than average in class (106g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
61
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
screen does not articulate
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
30
image stabilization (Optical)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
56
lighter than average in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
59
features focus via touch
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
not so great battery life (200 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography factors
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Timelapse mode
35
fairly wide (25mm)
very good size screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
not so great battery life (200 shots)
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than average in class (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't have a selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external microphone socket
34
fairly wide (25mm)
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f3.9)
does not posses selfie friendly display
missing external mic support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic 3D1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic 3D1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-08-31 2011-11-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5 inch 3.5 inch
Display resolution 230k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 3.50 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 193 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9")
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 - 200 photographs
Battery style - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $120 $670