Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS4
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS4 Key Specs
(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
- Released August 2009
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2012
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT4
- Old Model is Panasonic TS3
- Later Model is Panasonic TS5

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS4 Overview
On this page, we will be evaluating the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS4, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by brands Casio and Panasonic. The resolution of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and the TS4 (12MP) is pretty close and both cameras have the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The EX-Z33 was released 3 years prior to the TS4 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before diving right into a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the TS4 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS4 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Casio Exilim EX-Z33 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4. The complete galleries are provided at Casio EX-Z33 Gallery & Panasonic TS4 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic TS4
EX-Z33 | TS4 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | More accurate focusing |
Reasons to pick Panasonic TS4 over the Casio EX-Z33
TS4 | EX-Z33 | |||
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Introduced | January 2012 | ![]() | August 2009 | More modern by 29 months |
Screen dimensions | 2.7" | ![]() | 2.5" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic TS4
EX-Z33 | TS4 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | The same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither provides selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither provides Touch screen |
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS4 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and size. The Casio EX-Z33 provides outside dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic TS4 has specifications of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") having a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the EX-Z33 against the TS4.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the EX-Z33 and TS4 is 97 and 92 respectively.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS4 Sensor Comparison
Generally, it's tough to visualise the gap in sensor sizes just by researching specifications. The pic here should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and TS4.
Plainly, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Panasonic TS4 to render more detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged EX-Z33 will be behind in sensor technology.

Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS4 Screen and ViewFinder


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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic TS4 Specifications
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Casio | Panasonic |
Model type | Casio Exilim EX-Z33 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 |
Otherwise known as | - | Lumix DMC-FT4 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Waterproof |
Released | 2009-08-31 | 2012-01-31 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Venus Engine FHD |
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 area | 28.1mm² | 27.7mm² |
Sensor resolution | 10MP | 12MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 3648 x 2736 | 4000 x 3000 |
Max native ISO | 1600 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | - | 23 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 36-107mm (3.0x) | 28-128mm (4.6x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 10cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.9 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 2.5 inches | 2.7 inches |
Resolution of display | 230 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | - | TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 60 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/1300 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | - | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | 2.80 m | 5.60 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro |
Hot shoe | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 640x480 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Mic 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 | BuiltIn |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 106 gr (0.23 pounds) | 197 gr (0.43 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | - | 310 shots |
Battery form | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | NP-82 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Triple) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $120 | $399 |