Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-60mm (F2.0-2.8) lens
- 265g - 109 x 60 x 27mm
- Released November 2008
- New Model is Panasonic LX5

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 Overview
The following is a extensive analysis of the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic LX3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Casio and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the LX3 (10MP) is pretty comparable but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and LX3 (1/1.63") have different sensor sizes.

The EX-Z33 was introduced 10 months after the LX3 and they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z33 matches up against the LX3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3. The whole galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery and Panasonic LX3 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic LX3
EX-Z33 | LX3 | |||
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Released | August 2009 | ![]() | November 2008 | Newer by 10 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Casio EX-Z33
LX3 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.5") |
Screen resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic LX3
EX-Z33 | LX3 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Dial exact focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither offers selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Lacking Touch friendly screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 Physical Comparison
For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Casio EX-Z33 offers external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic LX3 has sizing of 109mm x 60mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") along with a weight of 265 grams (0.58 lbs).
Contrast the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic LX3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the LX3.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and LX3 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it is very hard to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by checking out a spec sheet. The image below may give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and LX3.
Clearly, both cameras feature the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The EX-Z33 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more recent EX-Z33 should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2009-08-31 | 2008-11-04 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 10MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-60mm (2.5x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0-2.8 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/2000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 8.30 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (HD 24 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (10fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video data 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 | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 106g (0.23 lbs) | 265g (0.58 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 109 x 60 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | 39 |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light score | not tested | 94 |
Other | ||
Battery model | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Launch cost | $120 | $449 |