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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS20

Portability
97
Imaging
33
Features
17
Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
28
Overall
34

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS20 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
  • Released August 2009
Panasonic TS20
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 142g - 101 x 58 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT20
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS20 Overview

Here is a in depth assessment of the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic TS20, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Casio and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and TS20 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was revealed 3 years before the TS20 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the EX-Z33 scores vs the TS20 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic TS20

 EX-Z33 TS20 
Focus manually Dial exact focus

Reasons to pick Panasonic TS20 over the Casio EX-Z33

 TS20 EX-Z33 
RevealedJanuary 2012August 2009Fresher by 29 months
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")

Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic TS20

 EX-Z33 TS20 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch display Neither includes Touch display

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS20 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Casio EX-Z33 features outside 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) while the Panasonic TS20 has proportions of 101mm x 58mm x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

See the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic TS20 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is a front view size comparison of the EX-Z33 against the TS20.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS20 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and TS20 is 97 and 95 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS20 top view buttons comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS20 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is tough to see the difference in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the EX-Z33 and TS20.

Plainly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic TS20 to render more detail because of its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older EX-Z33 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS20 sensor size comparison

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS20 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Portrait photography advice
26
focusing manually
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Street photography advice
Panasonic TS20 Street photography advice
55
lighter than others in class (106g)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
67
image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
lighter than others in class (142g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Sports photography camera
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
41
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
features tracking autofocus
weather proofing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300s)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Panasonic TS20 Travel photography features
56
lighter than others in class (106 grams)
built-in flash
no Time Lapse mode
MP count low (10 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
70
lighter than others in class (142g)
weather proofing
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic TS20 as a Landscape photography camera
27
focusing manually
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
no manual exposure
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Time Lapse mode
41
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
weather proofing
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio EX-Z33 Vlogging details
Panasonic TS20 Vlogging details
25
lighter than others in class (106g)
wide angle not good (36mm)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
no external mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (142g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external mic jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS20 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic TS20
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
General Information
Brand Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS20
Also called as - Lumix DMC-FT20
Class Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Released 2009-08-31 2012-01-31
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
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 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3648 x 2736 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-100mm (4.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.9-5.7
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.9
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inch 2.7 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 4 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1300 secs
Continuous shooting speed - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 2.80 m 4.40 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
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)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 gr (0.23 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 101 x 58 x 19mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7")
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 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 media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $120 $179