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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S2

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2 front
Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S2 Key Specs

Casio EX-Z33
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 1600
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 36-107mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 106g - 95 x 56 x 18mm
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic S2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 112g - 98 x 57 x 21mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S2 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic S2, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There is a considerable difference among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and S2 (14MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 3 years earlier than the S2 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the S2 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic S2

 EX-Z33 S2 
Manually focus More accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic S2 over the Casio EX-Z33

 S2 EX-Z33 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 28 months
Screen size2.7"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic S2

 EX-Z33 S2 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S2 Physical Comparison

If you're going to lug around your camera, you have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") and a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic S2 has dimensions of 98mm x 57mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 112 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic S2 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the EX-Z33 and the S2.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S2 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and S2 is 97 and 96 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S2 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S2 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by looking through technical specs. The graphic underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and S2.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Panasonic S2 to provide you with extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S2 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Casio EX-Z33
Portrait photography with Panasonic S2
26
has manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
33
good resolution (14MP)
supports face detect autofocus
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography features
Panasonic S2 Street photography features
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
screen does not articulate
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
good battery (280 per charge)
max frames per second low (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S2 as a Travel photography camera
56
lighter than competition (106g)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
70
good battery (280 per charge)
lighter than competition in class (112 grams)
good resolution (14MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Casio EX-Z33
Landscape photography with Panasonic S2
27
has manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inches)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse recording
41
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
good battery (280 shots)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging features
Panasonic S2 Vlogging features
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low res video (640 x 480 resolution)
lack of external microphone port
32
fairly wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competition in class (112g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic S2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic S2
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-S2
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2009-08-31 2012-01-09
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 10 megapixels 14 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 28-112mm (4.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-6.5
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.5" 2.7"
Resolution of display 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate - 2.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB 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 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 112 gr (0.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 57 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 280 images
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model NP-82 -
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $120 $109