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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
24
Overall
30

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 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 FS25
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 148g - 97 x 58 x 22mm
  • Revealed January 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FS25, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the FS25 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was introduced 8 months after the FS25 which means that they are of a similar age. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the FS25 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FS25

 EX-Z33 FS25 
RevealedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FS25 over the Casio EX-Z33

 FS25 EX-Z33 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FS25

 EX-Z33 FS25 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither offers Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Physical Comparison

For those who are planning to travel with your camera, you are going to need to factor in 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 FS25 has specifications of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 against the FS25.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and FS25 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor dimensions only by researching specs. The picture underneath should provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and FS25.

All in all, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic FS25 to provide you with extra detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent EX-Z33 is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
26
provides face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Panasonic FS25
55
lighter than average (106 grams)
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Panasonic FS25 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography information
Panasonic FS25 Travel photography information
56
lighter than average (106 grams)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FS25 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
32
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging info
Panasonic FS25 Vlogging info
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
no microphone jack
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
wide angle not good (29mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FS25 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FS25
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2009-01-27
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Highest boosted ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 29-145mm (5.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 2.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance 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) 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 640x480
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106g (0.23 pounds) 148g (0.33 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 97 x 58 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $120 $230