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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28 front
Portability
72
Imaging
33
Features
30
Overall
31

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28 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
  • Introduced August 2009
Panasonic FZ28
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 417g - 118 x 75 x 89mm
  • Announced January 2009
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28 Overview

The following is a complete comparison of the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the FZ28 (10MP) is pretty similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was released 8 months after the FZ28 so they are of a similar age. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick overview of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the FZ28 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic FZ28

 EX-Z33 FZ28 
AnnouncedAugust 2009January 2009Newer by 8 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ28 over the Casio EX-Z33

 FZ28 EX-Z33 
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FZ28

 EX-Z33 FZ28 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Lacking Touch friendly screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to travel with your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 has got outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic FZ28 has dimensions of 118mm x 75mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") with a weight of 417 grams (0.92 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view over all size comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the FZ28.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and FZ28 is 97 and 72 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by going over specs. The picture below will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and FZ28.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same MP so you can expect similar quality of images though you will need to take the launch date of the products into consideration. The fresher EX-Z33 should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Panasonic FZ28 Portrait photography information
26
you can focus manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
35
manual focus
supports RAW formats
external flash not possible
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Panasonic FZ28
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
56
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography factors
Panasonic FZ28 Sports photography factors
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
33
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
image stabilization (Optical)
max fps low (3.0 frames per second)
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors (106g)
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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flash built-in
pretty wide (27mm)
long reach (486mm)
does not have Timelapse function
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic FZ28 as a Landscape photography camera
27
you can focus manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
40
manual focus
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Panasonic FZ28
25
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
wide angle not the best (36mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of external mic port
24
pretty wide (27mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic FZ28 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic FZ28
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model type Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ28
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Introduced 2009-08-31 2009-01-15
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 area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 10MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 36-107mm (3.0x) 27-486mm (18.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/2.8-4.4
Macro focusing distance 10cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Features
Min shutter speed 4 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shutter speed - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 2.80 m 8.50 m (Auto ISO)
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
AEB
WB 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, 640 x 480, 320 x 240 @ 30fps, 320 x 240 @ 10fps
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 106 gr (0.23 lbs) 417 gr (0.92 lbs)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 118 x 75 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 27
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 17.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 79
Other
Battery ID 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
Launch price $120 $599