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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX90

Portability
97
Imaging
32
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
34
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX90 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic FX90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-5.9) lens
  • 149g - 102 x 56 x 22mm
  • Announced August 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX90 Overview

Following is a extensive overview of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic FX90, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the FX90 (12MP) is fairly close and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 24 months before the FX90 making the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the FX90 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FX90

 EX-Z33 FX90 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic FX90 over the Casio EX-Z33

 FX90 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedAugust 2011August 2009More modern by 24 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FX90

 EX-Z33 FX90 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX90 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 enjoys physical 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 FX90 has specifications of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs).

Analyze the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic FX90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at the time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the FX90.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and FX90 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX90 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX90 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing specifications. The picture here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and FX90.

Plainly, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should anticipate the Panasonic FX90 to result in extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop images far more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX90 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic FX90 Portrait photography factors
25
has manual focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
21
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography details
Panasonic FX90 Street photography details
55
lighter than others in class (106g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
62
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography details
Panasonic FX90 Sports photography details
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
30
image stabilization (Optical)
features tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Panasonic FX90
56
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse mode
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
quite wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Panasonic FX90 Landscape photography information
27
has manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual control
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
36
quite wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
lack of manual exposure
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
not so great battery (200 CIPA)
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Panasonic FX90 Vlogging information
25
lighter than others in class (106g)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video quality not great (640 x 480 pxls)
does not have mic support
33
quite wide (24mm)
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FX90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FX90
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2011-08-26
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 10 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.5-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.90 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 pounds) 149 grams (0.33 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 102 x 56 x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" 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 life - 200 photos
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $120 $227