Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
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94 Imaging
36 Features
21 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Panasonic FH3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FH3
EX-Z33 | FH3 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Casio EX-Z33
FH3 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH3
EX-Z33 | FH3 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | January 2010 | Similar age |
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH3 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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

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.

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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | |
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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 |