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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX580

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
29
Overall
32

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX580 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic FX580
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 167g - 95 x 57 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX550
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX580 Overview

Below, we will be looking at the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FX580, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the FX580 (12MP) is relatively well matched and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 8 months after the FX580 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the FX580 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FX580

 EX-Z33 FX580 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months
Manual focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX580 over the Casio EX-Z33

 FX580 EX-Z33 
Screen dimension3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FX580

 EX-Z33 FX580 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX580 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and proportions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides outside dimensions 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 FX580 has measurements of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FX580 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 versus the FX580.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX580 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and FX580 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX580 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX580 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and FX580.

Clearly, each of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX580 to give more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The fresher EX-Z33 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX580 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX580 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX580 Portrait photography highlights
25
has manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
26
comes with face detect focusing
manual focus not available
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than average (106 grams)
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic FX580 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
low MP (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX580 Travel photography details
56
lighter than average (106g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
low MP (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
58
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Panasonic FX580 Landscape photography features
27
has manual focus
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual control
no image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
36
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
no manual mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Panasonic FX580
25
lighter than average (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of microphone port
30
fairly wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX580 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FX580
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580
Alternative name - Lumix DMC-FX550
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 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 measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2
Max resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 1600 1600
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 2.80 m 6.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 106 grams (0.23 lb) 167 grams (0.37 lb)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 95 x 57 x 22mm (3.7" 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
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $120 $499