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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic FX78
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 142g - 100 x 55 x 21mm
  • Launched January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FX77
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78 Overview

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the FX78 (12MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 17 months before the FX78 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the FX78 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FX78

 EX-Z33 FX78 
Manually focus Very precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX78 over the Casio EX-Z33

 FX78 EX-Z33 
LaunchedJanuary 2011August 2009More recent by 17 months
Screen sizing3.5"2.5"Bigger screen (+1")
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FX78

 EX-Z33 FX78 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 has got external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic FX78 has sizing of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the FX78.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and FX78 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and FX78.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Panasonic FX78 to deliver greater detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic FX78 Portrait photography highlights
25
focusing manually
no manual mode
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
manual mode not available
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Panasonic FX78 Street photography details
55
lighter than competition in class (106g)
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FX78 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
28
has image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,400 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
terrible battery (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography details
Panasonic FX78 Travel photography details
56
lighter than competition in class (106g)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
56
flash built-in
pretty wide (24mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
terrible battery (200 per charge)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Panasonic FX78
27
focusing manually
can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
no image stabilization
megapixel count low (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Timelapse mode
36
pretty wide (24mm)
lovely big screen (3.5")
has image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
manual mode not available
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
terrible battery (200 shots)
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
Panasonic FX78 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no microphone jack
33
pretty wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have external microphone port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX78 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FX78
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-FX77
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2011-01-25
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine FHD
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 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
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 - 11
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 3.5 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000s 1/1400s
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom 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, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 100 x 55 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 200 photos
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots One One
Price at launch $120 $210