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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front
Portability
94
Imaging
40
Features
31
Overall
36

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 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
  • Revealed August 2009
Panasonic SZ8
(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
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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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The EX-Z33 was announced 5 years before the SZ8 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

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.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic SZ8

 EX-Z33 SZ8 
Manually focus Very accurate focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Casio EX-Z33

 SZ8 EX-Z33 
RevealedJanuary 2014August 2009Newer by 52 months
Display sizing3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic SZ8

 EX-Z33 SZ8 
Display typeFixed 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic SZ8 Portrait photography highlights
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focusing manually
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
low resolution sensor (10MP)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
35
decent MP (16MP)
offers face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Panasonic SZ8 Street photography factors
55
lighter than competition (106g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Sports photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Sports photography information
16
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (200 per charge)
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography info
Panasonic SZ8 Travel photography info
56
lighter than competition (106 grams)
has built in flash
no Time Lapse recording
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
lighter than competitors in class (159 grams)
decent MP (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (288mm)
missing Time Lapse mode
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography information
Panasonic SZ8 Landscape photography information
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
42
rather wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
not so great battery life (200 CIPA)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging information
Panasonic SZ8 Vlogging information
25
lighter than competition (106 grams)
wide angle not great (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
low video resolution (640 x 480 pxls)
no mic jack
32
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focus
lighter than competitors in class (159g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic socket
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic SZ8 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic SZ8
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8
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