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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ1

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ1 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 SZ1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 131g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Announced January 2012
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ1 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic SZ1, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SZ1 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the SZ1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a short introduction of how the EX-Z33 matches up vs the SZ1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic SZ1

 EX-Z33 SZ1 
Focus manually More precise focusing

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ1 over the Casio EX-Z33

 SZ1 EX-Z33 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012August 2009More recent by 28 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic SZ1

 EX-Z33 SZ1 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch display Lacking Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ1 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 offers 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) whilst the Panasonic SZ1 has proportions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are using at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the EX-Z33 compared to the SZ1.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ1 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and SZ1 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ1 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by researching technical specs. The visual here may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the EX-Z33 and SZ1.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic SZ1 to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ1 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography information
Panasonic SZ1 Portrait photography information
26
manual focus
lack of manual mode
can't use external flash
low megapixels (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent MP (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Street photography camera
55
lighter than competition (106 grams)
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (131 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography features
Panasonic SZ1 Sports photography features
16
lack of shutter priority mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Casio EX-Z33
Travel photography with Panasonic SZ1
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
built-in flash
missing Timelapse function
low megapixels (10MP)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than competition (131g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic SZ1 as a Landscape photography camera
27
manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5")
lack of manual mode
does not have image stabilization
low megapixels (10MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
missing Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging advice
Panasonic SZ1 Vlogging advice
25
lighter than competition (106g)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pixels)
missing microphone support
32
rather wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
lighter than competition (131 grams)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone port
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic SZ1
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
General Information
Company Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2009-08-31 2012-01-09
Body design 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 surface area 28.1mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 10MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 1600 6400
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 4cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 2.5 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 2.80 m 5.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 106 grams (0.23 lb) 131 grams (0.29 lb)
Physical 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 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 - 250 pictures
Style 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $120 $179