Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.5" Fixed Screen
- ISO 64 - 1600
- 640 x 480 video
- 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
- Introduced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
- 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
- Launched January 2010
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 Overview
Following is a comprehensive review of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic FH1, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the FH1 (12MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was announced 4 months prior to the FH1 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the FH1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Panasonic FH1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FH1
EX-Z33 | FH1 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | More exact focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-Z33
FH1 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen size | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH1
EX-Z33 | FH1 | |||
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Launched | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar generation |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to carry around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FH1 has dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic FH1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the FH1.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and FH1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 Sensor Comparison
Normally, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor sizes simply by reading specifications. The pic here may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and FH1.
Plainly, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH1 to offer you extra detail with its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 |
Also called as | - | Lumix DMC-FS10 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2009-08-31 | 2010-01-06 |
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 | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 12 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW format | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.8-6.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 6.80 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file 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 lbs) | 163 gr (0.36 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around 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 ID | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $120 | $150 |