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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(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
Panasonic FH1
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FH1

 EX-Z33 FH1 
Manual focus More exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 FH1 EX-Z33 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH1

 EX-Z33 FH1 
LaunchedAugust 2009January 2010Similar generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography highlights
26
you can focus manually
no manual mode
no external flash support
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
21
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than others (106g)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH1 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others (106g)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse function
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH1
27
you can focus manually
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
missing Timelapse mode
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
25
lighter than others (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
missing microphone jack
29
reasonably wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1
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