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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2011
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to look much closer at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the S1 (12MP) is pretty close and they feature the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 16 months prior to the S1 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic S1

 EX-Z33 S1 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S1 EX-Z33 
RevealedJanuary 2011August 2009More modern by 16 months
Screen dimension2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic S1

 EX-Z33 S1 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Neither comes with Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 comes with outer 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) whilst the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the S1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and S1 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor sizes just by looking through technical specs. The picture underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and S1.

As you can tell, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same resolution. You can expect the Panasonic S1 to result in extra detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1
26
has manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
21
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio EX-Z33
Street photography with Panasonic S1
55
lighter than competitors (106g)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117g)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
16
no shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
27
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Panasonic S1
56
lighter than competitors (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
62
lighter than competition (117g)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
megapixel count low (12MP)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
27
has manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
32
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
megapixel count low (12MP)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1 Vlogging factors
25
lighter than competitors (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
video res low (640 x 480 resolution)
no mic port
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (117 grams)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic S1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2011-01-05
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine IV
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 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 3648 x 2736 4000 x 3000
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 4 seconds 8 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 117 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 240 shots
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Cost at release $120 $269