Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH5

In this write-up, we are looking at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH5, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and FH5 (16MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 16 months earlier than the FH5 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the FH5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Panasonic FH5 Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has got exterior dimensions 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 FH5 has dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH5 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 and the FH5.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and FH5 is 97 and 96 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizes purely by going over a spec sheet. The picture here will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and FH5.

As you can see, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FH5 to offer extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.