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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH22

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
30
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH22 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 FH22
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 170g - 100 x 57 x 27mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS33
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH22 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic FH22, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and FH22 (14MP) but they come with the same exact sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 4 months before the FH22 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a full comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the FH22 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FH22

 EX-Z33 FH22 
Manual focus Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH22 over the Casio EX-Z33

 FH22 EX-Z33 
Screen sizing3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH22

 EX-Z33 FH22 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH22 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 features 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) whilst the Panasonic FH22 has measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 against the FH22.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH22 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and FH22 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH22 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH22 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by going through specifications. The image here may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and FH22.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should expect the Panasonic FH22 to show more detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH22 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH22 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Panasonic FH22 Portrait photography details
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focusing manually
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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decent sensor resolution (14MP)
no manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Panasonic FH22 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Panasonic FH22
16
no shutter priority
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
slow frames per second (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FH22 as a Travel photography camera
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lighter than competition (106 grams)
flash built-in
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
boasts focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
really wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH22 Landscape photography advice
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focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual exposure not available
does not have image stabilization
low resolution (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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really wide (28mm)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Panasonic FH22 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone jack
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really wide (28mm)
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH22 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH22
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22
Also referred to as - Lumix DMC-FS33
Class 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-224mm (8.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter speed - 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.80 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 170 grams (0.37 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1")
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 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, Internal
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $120 $200