Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX48

Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FX48, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the FX48 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was unveiled 8 months later than the FX48 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the FX48 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48. The full galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Panasonic FX48 Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FX48 has measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") having a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs).

Check out the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FX48 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 and the FX48.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and FX48 is 97 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor measurements only by viewing specs. The visual here will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and FX48.

All in all, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic FX48 to provide you with more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The younger EX-Z33 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.