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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3

Portability
97 Imaging
33 Features
17 Overall
26
Casio Exilim EX-Z33 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3 front
Portability
94 Imaging
36 Features
26 Overall
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3 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
  • Launched August 2009
Panasonic ZR3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-200mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 159g - 98 x 55 x 26mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-ZX3
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3 Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Casio and Panasonic. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the EX-Z33 (10MP) and ZR3 (14MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The EX-Z33 was brought out 4 months prior to the ZR3 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief summary of how the EX-Z33 scores versus the ZR3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Casio EX-Z33 over the Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 EX-Z33 ZR3 
Manual focus  More accurate focusing
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZR3 over the Casio EX-Z33

		

		

			
 ZR3 EX-Z33 
Display dimensions2.7"2.5"Larger display (+0.2")
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZR3

		

		

			
 EX-Z33 ZR3 
IntroducedAugust 2009January 2010Same generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen  Lack of selfie screen
Touch friendly display  Neither offers Touch friendly display
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
If you are aiming to travel with your camera regularly, 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") accompanied by a weight of 106 grams (0.23 lbs) while the Panasonic ZR3 has proportions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs).
Look at the Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Here is a front view scale comparison of the EX-Z33 against the ZR3.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3 size comparison
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the EX-Z33 and ZR3 is 97 and 94 respectively.
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it's tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The pic here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the EX-Z33 and ZR3.
All in all, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZR3 to produce extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images a bit more aggressively.
	
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Casio EX-Z33 Portrait photography info
Panasonic ZR3 Portrait photography info
26
 has manual focus
 manual exposure not available
 can't use external flash
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
28
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 focusing manually not possible
 manual exposure not possible
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Street Comparison
Casio EX-Z33 Street photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Street photography factors
55
 lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
 screen does not articulate
 no image stabilization
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
56
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Casio EX-Z33
Sports photography with Panasonic ZR3
16
 no shutter priority
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (10 megapixels)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have phase detect AF
36
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
 max fps low (2.0 fps)
 lack of shutter priority mode
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Casio EX-Z33 Travel photography features
Panasonic ZR3 Travel photography features
56
 lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
 built-in flash
 no Time Lapse mode
 low megapixels (10MP)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
64
 decent sensor resolution (14MP)
 has built in flash
 pretty wide (25mm)
 does not have Timelapse recording
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
Casio EX-Z33 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic ZR3 Landscape photography factors
27
 has manual focus
 can't swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 screen is somewhat small (2.5 inch)
 manual exposure not available
 no image stabilization
 low megapixels (10MP)
 sensor  is small (1/2.3")
 does not have RAW format
 no Time Lapse mode
37
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
 focusing manually not possible
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 tiny screen (2.7")
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW support
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
 Casio EX-Z33 as a Vlogging camera
 Panasonic ZR3 as a Vlogging camera
25
 lighter than competition in class (106 grams)
 wide angle not the best (36mm)
 slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
 no image stabilization
 video resolution low (640 x 480 pxls)
 no external mic socket
29
 pretty wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 does not have microphone jack
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Casio EX-Z33 vs Panasonic ZR3 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Casio EX-Z33 and Panasonic ZR3
 Casio Exilim EX-Z33Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
General Information
Brand Name Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim EX-Z33 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR3
Otherwise known as - Lumix DMC-ZX3
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2009-08-31 2010-01-26
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine HD II
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 10 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 3648 x 2736 4320 x 3240
Highest native ISO 1600 6400
Min native ISO 64 80
RAW pictures    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Number of focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 36-107mm (3.0x) 25-200mm (8.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 3cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.9
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.5 inches 2.7 inches
Resolution of screen 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 4 seconds 60 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1300 seconds
Continuous shutter speed - 2.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Integrated flash    
Flash range 2.80 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
White balance 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 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG AVCHD Lite
Microphone 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
Environmental seal    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 106 gr (0.23 pounds) 159 gr (0.35 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 56 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") 98 x 55 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
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 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
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $120 $280