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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3 front
Portability
91
Imaging
34
Features
40
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic LX3
(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
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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.

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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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic LX3

 EX-Z33 LX3 
ReleasedAugust 2009November 2008Newer by 10 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX3 over the Casio EX-Z33

 LX3 EX-Z33 
Screen size3"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution460k230kCrisper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic LX3

 EX-Z33 LX3 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Portrait photography camera
26
manual focus
no manual mode
no external flash support
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
40
has manual focus
exports RAW files
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Panasonic LX3 Street photography features
55
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
60
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
more heavy than others (265 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Panasonic LX3 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
27
has image stabilization (Optical)
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic LX3 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competitors in class (106g)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low MP (10 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
60
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others (265g)
MP count low (10 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography features
Panasonic LX3 Landscape photography features
27
manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
no manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low MP (10MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
52
has manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic LX3 Vlogging highlights
25
lighter than competitors in class (106 grams)
wide angle not fantastic (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
no external mic support
30
rather wide (24mm)
good maximum aperture (f2.0)
has image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone jack
more heavy than others (265 grams)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic LX3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX3
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