Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 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
- Announced August 2009
(Full Review)
- 10MP - 1/1.63" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 12800
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-90mm (F2.0-3.3) lens
- 271g - 110 x 65 x 43mm
- Revealed December 2011
- Superseded the Panasonic LX3
- Newer Model is Panasonic LX7

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 Overview
Below, we are comparing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the LX5 (10MP) is fairly comparable but the EX-Z33 (1/2.3") and LX5 (1/1.63") enjoy totally different sensor dimensions.

The EX-Z33 was unveiled 3 years prior to the LX5 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short highlight of how the EX-Z33 grades versus the LX5 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5. The full galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Panasonic LX5 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic LX5
EX-Z33 | LX5 |
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Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Casio EX-Z33
LX5 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | December 2011 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 27 months |
Display dimension | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic LX5
EX-Z33 | LX5 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Absent selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Absent Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior 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) and the Panasonic LX5 has specifications of 110mm x 65mm x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") and a weight of 271 grams (0.60 lbs).
Check out the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the EX-Z33 and the LX5.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and LX5 is 97 and 88 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The pic underneath will give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and LX5.
Clearly, each of these cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizes. The EX-Z33 provides the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF trickier. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2009-08-31 | 2011-12-15 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Venus Engine FHD |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/1.63" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 8.07 x 5.56mm |
Sensor area | 28.1mm² | 44.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 10 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 | 3648 x 2736 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 12800 |
Min native ISO | 64 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-90mm (3.8x) |
Largest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/2.0-3.3 |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 4.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 2.5 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 230 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 4 secs | 60 secs |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 3.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 7.20 m |
Flash options | 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 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | Motion JPEG | AVCHD Lite |
Mic 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 grams (0.23 lb) | 271 grams (0.60 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 110 x 65 x 43mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 41 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 19.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 10.8 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 132 |
Other | ||
Battery ID | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
Pricing at launch | $120 | $294 |