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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
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Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 front
Portability
88
Imaging
35
Features
44
Overall
38

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 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
  • Announced August 2009
Panasonic LX5
(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  • Superseded the Panasonic LX3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
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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.

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic LX5

 EX-Z33 LX5 

Reasons to pick Panasonic LX5 over the Casio EX-Z33

 LX5 EX-Z33 
RevealedDecember 2011August 2009More modern by 27 months
Display dimension3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic LX5

 EX-Z33 LX5 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography details
Panasonic LX5 Portrait photography details
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manual focus
manual mode not possible
cannot use external flash
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
41
has manual focus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography info
Panasonic LX5 Street photography info
55
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
59
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
heavier than others in class (271g)
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Panasonic LX5 Sports photography information
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography factors
Panasonic LX5 Travel photography factors
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lighter than competitors (106 grams)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse mode
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
59
built-in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
heavier than others in class (271g)
megapixel count low (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography details
Panasonic LX5 Landscape photography details
27
manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.5")
manual mode not possible
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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has manual focus
reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
megapixel count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/1.63")
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Casio EX-Z33
Vlogging with Panasonic LX5
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lighter than competitors (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
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reasonably wide (24mm)
good max aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic jack
heavier than others in class (271g)
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic LX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic LX5
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5
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
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