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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 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
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 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
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Released January 2010
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 Overview

The following is a in-depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH3, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and FH3 (14MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 4 months before the FH3 and they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before going right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the FH3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FH3

 EX-Z33 FH3 
Manually focus More precise focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-Z33

 FH3 EX-Z33 
Screen dimensions2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH3

 EX-Z33 FH3 
ReleasedAugust 2009January 2010Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 offers physical 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 FH3 has specifications of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the FH3.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and FH3 is 97 and 94 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions just by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and FH3.

As you can see, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Panasonic FH3 to deliver greater detail having an extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs more aggressively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography advice
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manual focus
manual mode not possible
external flash not possible
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Panasonic FH3
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Sports photography advice
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
slow fps (6.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Panasonic FH3 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
built-in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
64
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography advice
27
manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
37
relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
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relatively wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone support
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FS11
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2010-01-06
Physical type 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 aliasing 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
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-6.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate - 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 6.80 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lbs) 165 grams (0.36 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery model 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 card, Internal
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $120 $160