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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
Portability
96
Imaging
38
Features
32
Overall
35

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8 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 FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and FH8 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 3 years before the FH8 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going through a more detailed comparison, below is a short view of how the EX-Z33 scores against the FH8 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FH8

 EX-Z33 FH8 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Casio EX-Z33

 FH8 EX-Z33 
IntroducedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 28 months
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH8

 EX-Z33 FH8 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic FH8 has specifications of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 vs the FH8.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and FH8 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through specs. The graphic below might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and FH8.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You can count on the Panasonic FH8 to show greater detail due to its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FH8 as a Portrait photography camera
25
has manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography information
Panasonic FH8 Street photography information
55
lighter than others (106 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (123g)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Panasonic FH8
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Panasonic FH8 Travel photography information
56
lighter than others (106g)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse mode
low MP (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
lighter than others (123g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
missing Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Panasonic FH8
27
has manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
42
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Panasonic FH8 Vlogging info
25
lighter than others (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pixels)
lack of mic support
33
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than others (123g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FH8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FH8
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-08-31 2012-01-09
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 10 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points - 23
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-6.4
Macro focusing range 10cm 4cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 5.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AEB
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), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lb) 123 gr (0.27 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7")
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 life - 260 photographs
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Launch pricing $120 $149