Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
- Revealed August 2009
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Revealed January 2014
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 Overview
Lets look more closely at the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic SZ8, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by rivals Casio and Panasonic. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and SZ8 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").
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Before getting through a detailed comparison, below is a brief synopsis of how the EX-Z33 grades vs the SZ8 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8. The whole galleries are viewable at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Panasonic SZ8 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic SZ8
EX-Z33 | SZ8 | |||
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Manually focus | Very accurate focus |
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Casio EX-Z33
SZ8 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Revealed | January 2014 | August 2009 | Newer by 52 months | |
Display sizing | 3" | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic SZ8
EX-Z33 | SZ8 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Casio EX-Z33 provides exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic SZ8 has dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Check the Casio EX-Z33 versus Panasonic SZ8 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 and the SZ8.
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the EX-Z33 and SZ8 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 Sensor Comparison
Normally, it is difficult to see the difference between sensor dimensions merely by looking at a spec sheet. The pic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the EX-Z33 and SZ8.
Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Panasonic SZ8 to resolve more detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a little more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Casio | Panasonic |
Model | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Revealed | 2009-08-31 | 2014-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.08 x 4.56mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 1600 |
Highest enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
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 | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 24-288mm (12.0x) |
Highest aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.1-6.3 |
Macro focus distance | 10cm | - |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 2.5 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 230k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Screen technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 4s | 8s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/2000s |
Continuous shutter rate | - | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 2.80 m | 5.20 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB 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 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) |
Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | Motion JPEG |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Eye-Fi Connected | Built-In |
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 | 106g (0.23 lb) | 159g (0.35 lb) |
Dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") |
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 | - | 200 images |
Battery type | - | Battery Pack |
Battery model | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at release | $120 | $275 |